Project Controller/Project Manager at ALTEN PORTUGAL

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PMO, Project Controls, Planning, Cost Engineering, Primavera P6, MS Project, Earned Value Management, EVM, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Risk Management, Change Control, Performance Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Engineering

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company Description ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today! Job Description We are looking for an experienced PMO / Project Controls Engineer to support large-scale, safety-critical programmes. The role focuses on supporting project delivery through effective planning, cost control, reporting, and governance across complex engineering environments. Key Responsibilities: Support project planning and scheduling activities Maintain and track project cost, budget, and forecasts OPEX Produce progress reports and performance dashboard. Track key metrics (SPI, CPI, Earned Value) Manage risks, issues, and change control processes Work closely with engineering, commercial, and delivery teams Support project governance and reporting requirements Qualifications Required Skills: Strong background in PMO, Project Controls, Planning, or Cost Engineering Proven experience working with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience within regulated environments. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: Experience in large-scale infrastructure or complex engineering programmes Strong analytical and reporting skills Experience working with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams Additional Information Why join us? We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals. Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today. In short you get: A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries Private Medical Insurance Cycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programme Life insurance & Pension Scheme Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent) We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Contract Type: Permanent Region: South West UK

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting large-scale, safety-critical programmes through effective project planning, cost control, and governance. You will be responsible for producing performance reports, tracking key metrics like SPI and CPI, and managing risks and change control processes.