Project Controller
Letchworth, Hybrid
Responsibilities:
* Carrying out checks on individual project evaluations and highlighting key risks or concerns for discussion with the delivery teams.
* Overseeing the appraisal of project timelines to ensure they are clear, realistic, and aligned with wider programme planning standards.
* Taking the lead in developing integrated baseline schedules to enable successful programme delivery in line with agreed planning approaches.
* Reviewing cost-to-complete estimates at the project level, including scrutiny of atypical forecasts, to inform overall cost projections.
* Managing schedule risk assessments across relevant projects and ensuring risks and opportunities are properly addressed.
* Contributing to new business activity by supporting bid teams and embedding sound project management fundamentals from the outset.
What are we looking for?
* Background in both detailed scheduling and high-level milestone planning.
* Skilled in setting up and maintaining structured project breakdowns, including work, cost, and organisational hierarchies.
* Proficient in compiling and interpreting performance metrics across timeframes, resourcing, and budgeting.
* Capable of conducting and evaluating schedule risk assessments, critical path reviews, and earned value analysis.
* Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions.
* Practical experience using various project management platforms (e.g. SAP, Primavera, ARM, Oracle Unifier).
* Understanding of baseline planning and formal change management procedures.
* Responsible for ensuring high standards in the accuracy and consistency of project control reporting.
Desirables:
* Understanding and involvement in Project Estimate at Completion/Forecast Cost at Completion reviews.
* What-If Analysis (Risk & Opportunity)
* Understanding of resource loaded schedules