At a Glance
- Tasks: Support global projects with your analytical skills and scheduling expertise.
- Company: Join QinetiQ, a leader in defence technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with opportunities for career growth and community volunteering.
- Why this job: Shape the future of defence technology while working with brilliant minds.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant experience; clear communication and analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Project Controller at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Project Controller, you will provide support across a range of global projects of varying sizes, where your analytical mind and scheduling skills will shape the progress of your managed Projects. Day‑to‑day you’ll capture progress updates from work package leads, adjust actual start and finish dates, review changes in sequencing or dependencies and validate remaining durations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Day to day scheduling on a range of projects
- Forecasting spend and communicating on shortfalls or obstacles
- Analysis and reporting data
- Risk Management – Identify, assess, plan and implement risk response
Essential experience of the Project Controller:
- Clear communication skills are a must
- Forecasting and scheduling experience is desirable
- Analytical mind would be advantageous
- Ability to work to tight and sometimes pressurised deadlines
Essential qualifications for the Project Controller:
- Degree educated or experienced in a similar role
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at Boscombe Down. Hybrid working patterns are available, with a minimum average site attendance of 3 days per week.
Boscombe Down MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems, it plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence through the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Project Controller in Amesbury employer: QINETIQ LIMITED
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Boscombe Down site where innovation meets defence technology. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through hybrid working options, generous benefits including a matched pension scheme and health plans, and a culture that values diversity and community engagement. Join us to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to meaningful projects that empower and protect lives.
