Project Controller – Defence sector

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 negotiable plus many benefits including, bonus, pension, and medical

Location: Bristol based, Hybrid -2-3 days in the office

Our client is a leading consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation in the defence and security sectors, leveraging their deep expertise in science and technology to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing their customers. Their collaborative approach with government departments and major aerospace and defence organisations ensures that they are not only meeting today's demands but also anticipating and preparing for the future. As they embark on an ambitious growth journey, they are looking for talented and experienced Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) Consultants to join their P3M team of experts based in Bristol.

Role of Project Controller

As a P3M Consultant (Project Controller), you will play an integral role in supporting customers to deliver key outputs and capabilities to an agreed baseline. You will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, sharing accurate information (KPIs) with stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure correct decisions are made for successful project delivery.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes.

Skills/Experience required re role of Project Controller

Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles

Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP).

Strong track record of monitoring projects to time, cost, and quality.

Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background.

Demonstrable experience in:

Delivering quality on projects
Managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments
Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN
Strong verbal, presentation, and report-writing skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure
Ability to travel to client sites across UK as required. (Predominantly South and South-West Regions)
Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development
Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients
Experience of Scheduling and Planning in a project environment (e.g., Microsoft Project 2016 or Primavera 6 certification)
Experience of performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) as part of the approvals process
Experience of Risk Management in a project environment (e.g., Management of Risk (MoR) or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Experience in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in project environment (e.g., Foundation or Practitioner)

You can expect:

To work in an exciting, fast paced environment where you will have the opportunity to add value and make a difference.
To work for a forward thinking, agile organisation who embrace diversity
Empowerment to deliver in a trusting and supportive environment
The opportunity to further enhance your skills through a training and development programme tailored to support your career aspirations.
The support and encouragement to develop a long term and rewarding career.
To work in an environment where creativity and innovation is encouraged and rewarded.

Other Requirements:

Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC or DV clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company.

To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency.

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Project Controller – Defence sector