At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project controls, manage schedules, and drive best practices for successful project delivery.
- Company: Dynamic company in Luton, offering exciting projects and a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £70p/h, flexible contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: High-level UK Security clearance required; ideal for those seeking a challenging role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on projects while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in project controls, planning, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or SAP.
The predicted salary is between 54090 - 66110 £ per year.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: Negotiable
Contract: 12-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT.
- Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependencies are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule.
- Conduct what-if analysis/scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation.
- Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness.
- Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/Project Objectives.
- Coach and train other members of the Integrated Project Controls team on best practice Project Controls Practices to enable the safe and successful delivery of the Project success criteria.
- Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews.
- Identify, support and drive initiatives within the Project to improve outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities.
Required Experience:
- Comprehensive project Controls/planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/complexity.
- Expert User in Primavera P6 and/or SAP.
- Experience in using at least one data visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of Initiation, planning and execution.
- Experience in application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification - Desirable.
- Experience of using SAP Planning tool - Desirable.
Lead Project Controller in England employer: Advanced Resource Managers Limited
Advanced Resource Managers Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With hybrid working arrangements in Slough, employees enjoy flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects within the telecoms sector, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in API design and security standards.
Contact Details:
Advanced Resource Managers Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Project Controller in England
Project Controls
Schedule Risk Analysis
Primavera P6
SAP
Data Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)
AGILE Methodologies
Planning and Project Management
