REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning, scheduling, data analysis & cost control within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment covering high level & detailed schedule compilation, programme reporting, budgeting & risk management
• A relevant Defence or Civil Aviation background would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to work to specified timescales and expected deliveries, whilst displaying the drive to achieve work-related goals
• Detailed understanding of the planning process & the role / importance of milestones, dependencies, project networks, float & critical path
• Understanding of the project management & control process that includes change control, risk management & information management
• Working knowledge and application of scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge and application of Microsoft Office suite particularly the application of data analysis & summarisation techniques such as pivot tables & charting using Microsoft Excel
• Proven understanding and experience of Earned Value Management
• Able to analyse and interpret underlying causes, themes & trends, whilst also being able to think through the consequences of different options and solutions and communicate these to the project team
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the Bid or Project, as well as have the passion & drive to go the extra mile, in order to operate at the level of an ‘Assistant Project Manager’
• Eligible for SC Clearance

ABOUT THE ROLE

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Controller to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Crawley or Bristol.
Our client is seeking a Project Controller with at least 5 years’ experience to join their team to provide project planning, monitoring and control expertise. Working directly with the Project Manager (PM) and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager this role supports the definition of the project goals and objectives, creates and maintains cost and schedule baselines, monitors and analyses progress against the baselines, and advises and challenges the Project Manager on their decision-making through the presentation and interpretation of relevant project data.
Key to the role is to integrate into the project management team, to assist the PM in key decision making and provide guidance and coaching to the project team. The Project Controller should understand the project status to a level where they can make informed analysis of any changes to schedule, cost, scope, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update Project schedules to reflect progressed and completed work, with estimates to complete (ETC) established via allocation of required resources to outstanding scheduled activities
• Identify slippages within the project schedules & mitigate these, where possible, through agreed re-planning actions
• Provide performance data to support decision making and inform / improve the planning and execution of outstanding work packages and control accounts
• Organise and facilitate internal weekly, monthly and quarterly progress meetings in conjunction with PM
• Ensure consistent monthly Dashboard Pack Reporting across the Project
• Attend the Project Management Reviews and be prepared to present the cost/schedule aspects as required
• Drive an effective and efficient process for managing Cost and Schedule Change Control
• Co-ordinate the Development and Maintenance of Visual Display Boards, with the emphasis on displaying progress against schedule and key milestones
• Adhere to the specification and implementation of best practise for project control standards & procedures for reporting in line with corporate policies