Senior Project Controller

Senior Project Controller – Leonardo

Leonardo invites you to apply for a senior role in Project Controls, delivering advanced technical capabilities and services across our global portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider Integrated Project Team.
• Ownership of the Project Schedules – drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques, including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts.
• Lead Project Controls for the establishment and management of schedule focused activities in the bid phase to ensure best practice is followed, risks managed and a schedule which identifies the costs and optimal resource profile is delivered.
• Conduct what if analysis to drive decision taking and risk mitigation, making recommendations to the Integrated Project Team as appropriate.
• Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for the project team on how to manage/mitigate.
• Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT / PCM on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues.
• Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all functions across applicable Projects to influence project activities.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls / Planning experience, with experience in all aspects of planning, project controls and knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using techniques and procedures e.g. Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure and Network Planning.
• Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
• Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of initiation, planning and execution.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
• Works independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios.
• Good business knowledge to suggest and analyse what-if scenarios.
• Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral programme reward.
• Tailored perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – hybrid working options with flexible hours. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Location & Contract

Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Contract Type: Employee – Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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