QinetiQ
Project Controller
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Package: £37,125 - £41,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20418
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 Project Controller at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
You will be fully responsible and accountable for project controls throughout the project lifecycle for assigned projects. Planning, monitoring and controlling project performance.
Day-to-day, you’ll be part of a wider team where you’ll capture progress updates from work package leads, adjust actual start and finish dates, review changes in sequencing or dependencies and validate remaining durations.
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Day to day scheduling on a range of projects
- Forecasting spend and communicating on shortfalls or obstacles
- Analysis and reporting data
- Risk Management – Identify, assess, plan and implement risk response
Essential experience of the Project Controller:
- Clear communication skills is a must
- Forecasting and scheduling experience is desirable
- Analytical mind would be advantageous
- Ability to work to tight and sometimes pressurised deadlines
Essential qualifications for the Project Controller:
- Recognised project management qualification e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent
- Degree educated
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.
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This role is 37 hours per week based at Boscombe Down with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
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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