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Senior Project Controller - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

QinetiQ Group plc
Malvern Contract GBP 38,700 – 43,000
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Job Title: Senior Project Controller - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location:

Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Package: £38,700 - £43,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20614

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 x 3, 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 NetworQ

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.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK's defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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