At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project controls and ensure successful project performance from start to finish.
- Company: Join QinetiQ, a leader in defence technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on career development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in project controls and knowledge of project lifecycles required.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 43000 £ per year.
Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Package: £38,700 - £43,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
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 Senior Project Controller, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role: As the Senior Project Controller you will be fully responsible and accountable for project controls throughout the project lifecycle. Planning, monitoring and controlling project performance. Your responsibilities will include:
- Scheduling: Maintaining project schedules including resource management. Proactively working closely with Resource Managers and Project Managers to seek the best outcome.
- Cost planning and control: Management of actual and forecast costs against budget including updating plans in line with change control. Evaluating cost variance, highlighting areas of underperformance and making informed decisions to suggest recovery actions to ensure project performance stays on track.
- Analysis and reporting: Analysing and reporting data to develop a complete and accurate picture that will inform decisions regarding the management, quality and control of projects. Providing clear information and certainty regarding schedule, cost and risk position.
- Performance management: Governance requirements and processes are followed as documented in the BMS and the Project Management Knowledge Network.
Essential experience of the Senior Project Controller:
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of project controls, understanding the full project lifecycle.
- Plans, monitors and controls projects and/or processes, working independently with no supervision.
- Has comprehensive knowledge of lifecycles and experience of applying one or more independently – Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid.
Desirable qualifications for the Senior Project Controller:
- ECITB Certificate in Project Controls or demonstrate working towards or APMG Project Planning & Control (PPC) Practitioner.
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 then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Malvern facility with an expectation of being onsite 3 days per week on average.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Senior Project Controller - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract employer: QinetiQ Limited
QinetiQ Limited is an exceptional employer located in Farnborough, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary package, comprehensive support for professional growth, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a pivotal role. The company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
