At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and manage project controls in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the defence and engineering sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to enhance your career in a secure and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects while utilising your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Active DV clearance and experience in project controls or support roles.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Contract: 6 months +
Clearance: Active DV Clearance essential
We are looking for an experienced Project Control Officer to support a portfolio of projects within a busy engineering and operations environment. The role will involve working closely with Project Managers and Programme Managers, providing support across project planning, reporting, financial tracking, governance and general project controls. Due to the nature of the work, you must already hold active DV clearance.
Responsibilities
- Supporting Project and Programme Managers with day-to-day project delivery
- Maintaining and updating project plans using MS Project
- Monitoring progress against agreed plans and milestones
- Tracking project costs against budgets
- Producing project and financial reports
- Supporting supplier orders and invoices
- Maintaining risks, issues, actions and project documentation
- Supporting governance and review processes
- Organising meetings, agendas, minutes and action logs
- Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
- Following up on actions and project deliverables
- Supporting project documentation and reporting requirements
Experience Required
- Active DV Clearance
- Previous experience within Project Controls, Project Support, PMO or Project Coordination
- Strong MS Project experience
- Experience with project financials, budgets and cost tracking
- Experience managing risks, issues and project documentation
- Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- PRINCE2, APM or similar project management qualification
- Previous experience within a government, defence, engineering or secure project environment would be advantageous.
- Experience with Oracle financial systems would also be beneficial.
DV Cleared Project Control Officer employer: Rise Technical Recruitment Limited Careers
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Contact Details:
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