Project Controls Engineer - Defence

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer to join our expanding Defence team in London and the South East.

Project Controls Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collation of progress data from multi-discipline teams to update project/programme schedule in Primavera P6
• Collation of cost data from multi-discipline teams to support budget requests & update cost report
• Preparation of monthly reports measuring progress against baseline
• Support the Project Controls Manager in applying governance & assurance of Project Controls processes

Qualifications

• Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with some experience in a project control environment. PCE’s should be proactive, self-starters with well developed communications and analytical skills.
• Experience of working in project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios
• Experience using controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required 
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts​

Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, candidates will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance.

Additional Information

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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