Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Project Controller
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Project Controller
Project Controller
Christchurch, UK
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our Christchurch Team and play a critical role in ensuring cost efficiency, budget adherence, and successful project delivery. You will work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and the PMO (Project Management Office) to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and drive financial performance.
Responsibilities
Project Financial & Operational Oversight
- Collaborate with the PMO Manager to manage department budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with project and company objectives.
- Develop and maintain cost estimates, business cases, project baselines, and management plans in partnership with project managers.
- Monitor project schedules to ensure timely delivery while adhering to budgets, customer requirements, and deadlines.
Risk & Change Management
- Maintain and update risk registers, issue registers, action registers, and change control registers to ensure proactive management of project dynamics.
- Review bid packs before submission to the sales team to align financial and technical proposals with feasibility.
Reporting & Analysis
- Provide accurate EAC (Estimate at Completion) and budget forecasts to Finance, ensuring transparency and financial discipline.
- Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, cost variances, and efficiency opportunities.
- Generate and update master schedules (task dependencies, resource allocation, progress tracking, and baseline adherence).
- Assist project managers in preparing monthly reporting data and presentation decks for stakeholder reviews.
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Operational & Administrative Duties
- Ensure compliance with day-to-day PMO processes, controls, and reporting standards.
- Attend meetings, reviews, and activities as directed by the PMO Manager and deliver against personal KPIs.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- 2–3 years of project control, project management, or cost management experience, preferably in engineering or aerospace engineering.
- Proven track record in profitability monitoring, budget oversight, and variance reporting for projects valued over £5M.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2).
- Experience within a Project Management Office (PMO) is highly desirable.
Technical & Software Proficiency
- Essential:
- Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools (task dependencies, resource allocation, baseline tracking).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syteline) for project financial management.
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, financial modelling, data validation).
- Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations.
- Experience with **agile or hybrid project management **approaches.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional analytical mindset and ability to spot cost-saving opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with project teams and senior stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, enterprising, and committed to continuous improvement.
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Benefits
We offer a results-driven, inclusive culture with competitive rewards to support your career growth:
- Paid Time Off (generous holiday allowance)
- Retirement Benefits (employer contributions)
- Health & Wellness Initiatives
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Performance Bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Recognition Programmes
- Flexible, supportive workplace culture
About Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division is a trusted innovator in aviation, aerospace, and sensors, delivering high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of defence and aerospace industries. Our state-of-the-art facility in Bournemouth employs cutting-edge technology—from lightweight, crash-survivable avionics to flight data and video management systems.
Our Values: Committed to sustainability, social responsibility, and governance excellence, Curtiss-Wright fosters an inclusive, low-turnover, and future-focused environment.
Compliance Statement
This role may involve handling export-controlled information, requiring additional security clearance procedures. Offers may be reconsidered if applicants do not qualify.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
No unsolicited resumes from recruiters will qualify for fee payment. Direct submissions will belong to Curtiss-Wright unless formally invited.
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