At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project schedules and ensure timely delivery of complex programmes.
- Company: Leading defence contractor with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Generous leave, award-winning pension, mental health support, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the defence sector.
- Qualifications: Experience with Primavera P6 and knowledge of Earned Value Management required.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: £48k to £60k. The role falls within a grade-based salary framework and is benchmarked against the external market.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Primavera P6 aligned with contractual milestones.
- Define integrated schedules, resource plans, and time‑phased cost allocation.
- Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organisation Breakdown Structure (OBS), Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), and control accounts.
- Ensure schedule integrity, critical path visibility, and milestone alignment; conduct schedule risk analysis and recovery planning where required.
- Implement structured project controls frameworks aligned with defence best practice.
- Establish and maintain scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance analysis (CPI, SPI, ETC, EAC).
- Monitor progress, resources, workload, and budget performance; produce KPI reporting and support corrective actions to maintain programme delivery.
- Support bidding and early programme planning, including schedule and budget definition.
- Analyse contractual requirements and support risk management activities.
- Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), governance reviews, and client reporting.
- Maintain programme control documentation including PMB, risk registers, and assumptions logs.
Qualifications
- Primavera P6 experience.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Experience integrating schedule, cost, and risk data.
- Experience working in secure defence environments.
- Project controls experience within defence, aerospace, or regulated industries.
- Experience supporting complex programmes or system‑of‑systems environments.
Advantageous Skills
- APMG Project Controls Applied Knowledge.
- Understanding of MOD governance frameworks.
- SAP experience.
Security Clearance
This role requires National Security Vetting to SC level and the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC clearance.
Benefits
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks.
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Referral programme financial reward.
- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships.
- Flexible working: hybrid hours with remote options.
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Senior Project Controller in Basildon employer: Leonardo UK Ltd
As a Senior Project Controller with us, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our generous benefits package includes up to 12 additional flexi-days, an award-winning pension scheme, and access to over 4,000 online courses, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Located in a secure defence environment, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
