Morson are recruiting a Project Controller to work on an initial 5 month hybrid working contract to support our leading Bristol based defence client. Candidates must be ok to work 1 - 3 days/week on site in Bristol (Ashton Vale).
As a Project Controller you’ll be working on supporting the delivery of Weapon Launch & Handling systems. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of weapon launch and handling systems within defence.
Day to day, the Project Controller will support the Project Manager in providing project control services across a circa 200m+ programme.
The Project Controller will play a crucial role in managing the project controls aspects of the programme from initiation to completion. This includes the development and implementation of effective project control measures, such as schedule updates, cost forecasting and cost variance analysis and performance evaluation, to ensure that the project remains on track financially against the approved budget and schedule. The Project Controller will collaborate closely with the team to develop cost and schedule estimates and forecasts, identifying potential risks and variance that may impact the Estimate to Complete (ETC). The role will also be responsible for assessing and managing the financial and schedule impact of changes in project scope, requirements or objectives, and updating the forecasts accordingly.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the team in all aspects of Project Cost Control.
- Prepare and deliver all necessary internal and external project control reports and documentation.
- Maintain the integrated master schedule and advised on critical paths and advise on schedule issues.
- Provide key input into the production and management of Control Account Plans, including establishing basis of estimates and cost related assumptions and dependencies.
- Collate, organise, and present the necessary data to enable Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
- Provide the necessary input to enable Cost Risk Analysis (CRA).
- Coordinate and develop project/programme spend projections, cost reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Coordinate and develop project work-in-progress (WIP), commitment and estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts.
Person Specification
This role will suit candidates with a background in, project management and project controls; looking for a change in direction and a strong desire to develop themselves, as well as people with existing project experience as a project controller.
Experience
- Considerable experience in the advanced application of Project Management techniques in a relevant technical project environment across the full project lifecycle
- Previous experience on complex defence and/or engineering projects/programmes desirable, but not essential)
- Ability to champion high performance and inspire others.
- Experience in the application of SRA/CRA and EVM
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of contract and commercial management
- Experience working with senior level managers both internally and externally.
- APM PMQ, Chartered status or equivalent (advantageous)
- PPC Practitioner
