Project Controller in Letchworth

We are looking for a Project Controller to join our Letchworth Team! As a Project Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing project management activities, ensuring that project timelines and budgets are adhered to, and providing insights that drive cost efficiency and project success. You will work closely with project managers and stakeholders to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure that financial goals are met.

Location: Letchworth, UK

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PMO manager to manage department budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project cost estimates, business cases, project baseline documents and project management plans.
• Assist in the planning and execution of project schedules to ensure projects are delivered within budget, on time, and meet customer requirements.
• Review project bid packs before bids are sent to the sales team.
• Develop and maintain project control lists (including risk registers, issues registers, action registers and change control register).
• Provide accurate project department EAC and budget forecast to Finance.
• Implement and maintain project control processes and tools for effective monitoring and reporting at the portfolio level.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and progress project master schedules, including task scheduling, dependency management, resource management, and progress against baselines.
• Assist Project Managers with the generation and preparation of monthly project reporting data and slide decks for stakeholder review.
• Meet all personal objectives and KPIs as agreed with the PMO Manager.
• Attend and participate in meetings, reviews, and activities as directed by the PMO Manager.
• Maintain the day‑to‑day administration of core processes and controls within the PMO.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years’ experience in project control, project management, and cost management within engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2) and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project) and similar planning tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syteline) for project financial management and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working within a Project Management Office is desirable.
• Experience managing projects greater than £5million, including cost and schedule tracking, risk management, change control, and variance reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Compliance Statement: This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.