Project Control Officer

Overview

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.

Responsibilities

Provide support to project managers and programme teams to support the delivery of the project's objectives, through the operation of project management processes, ensuring the delivery of projects to time, quality and cost. Drafting big plans for bigger projects. Delivering results as a team. Turning designs into reality. Help to keep projects with global impact on track.

As Project Control Officer, you'll support Project Managers and Programme Managers to deliver their objectives. Working with them, you'll ensure that projects are set up accurately and in accordance with the Proposal and Project Plan. You'll contribute to the decision making around controlling projects and finances. You will be responsible for project file management, organising key project key meetings, and providing secretariat support. Keep accurate, timely and comprehensive records of actions and issues relating to project delivery, including producing comprehensive minutes of formal meetings.

Assist with monitoring project spend and budgeting. Make sure that project invoicing and re-profiling is up to date. Maintain risk and issue logs, escalating as appropriate. Once a project is ready for closure, ensure that relevant activities are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with commercial process requirements.

You will be responsible for prioritising and scheduling your own work. Ensure that project managers stay on track, such as with requests for information and authorisation.

Building positive working relationships will be key. Keep senior management informed, respond to customer requirements, engage with stakeholders, and direct admin teams to order goods and services.

Qualifications

You're experienced at managing projects financials and processes, with a knowledge of programme and project processes. You have strong numerical and analytical skills. A motivated self-starter, you're comfortable working without close supervision. This is matched with a knack for organisation. An excellent communicator, you've worked with and influenced key stakeholders and senior management.

It would be a plus if you had experience working in government or another large organisation, as well as experience of analysing data and providing recommendations for best course of action. Familiarity with MS Project, MSpol and/or an ORACLE system would be advantageous.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. You'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.