Project Controller in Bristol

Senior Project Controller Location: Bristol Salary: £38,700 – £43,000 DOE + Benefits Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site Hours: 37 hours per week Clearance: Active, transferable SC Clearance essential Trevett Services are working with a leading UK defence, engineering and technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Project Controller based in either Bristol or Malvern. You will be responsible for managing project controls throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring effective planning, cost management, scheduling and performance reporting across complex projects within the defence sector. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain project schedules, including resource planning and management. * Monitor and control project budgets, actual costs and forecasts. * Identify cost variances, risks and areas of underperformance, recommending corrective actions. * Work closely with Project Managers and Resource Managers to ensure effective project delivery. * Analyse project data and produce accurate performance reports covering cost, schedule and risk. * Manage project changes, updating plans and forecasts accordingly. * Ensure compliance with project governance processes and procedures. What We're Looking For * Experienced Project Controller with relevant defence domain experience – essential. * Active SC Clearance available to transfer – essential. * Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle. * Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts and performance reporting. * Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid project delivery methodologies. * Experience using Oracle * Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. * ECITB Certificate in Project Controls or APMG Project Planning & Control (PPC) Practitioner qualification desirable