Project Controller

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a
Project Controller
in
Templecombe
or
Bristol
to work for our client within the Aerospace sector.
Are you an analytical thinker who relishes in identifying risks, uncovering opportunities, and solving challenges? Do you have proven background as a project planner or controller? Do you possess a strong passion for Project Controls and Project Management, coupled with a desire to drive continuous improvement and foster capability development? Do you want to work on mission-critical Projects with cutting-edge technology? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports your learning and professional growth.
As a Project Controller you will ensure the implementation of Project Controls best practices across all bids and projects within the domain. You will also be responsible for interpreting data from controls and presenting it as actionable information for Project Leadership and Senior Management decision-making. Your role will involve ensuring the development of robust Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Performance Management Baselines (PMB) for all bids. Day to day you will work closely with one or more Project Managers and Project Technical Leaders, but you will also be part of a much larger project community which will support your professional development with coaching/mentoring, targeted training, and professional certification as appropriate.
What the role has to offer:
The opportunity to put your skills to use on complex engineering projects that make a real impact to our customers and their users across the globe
Opportunity to join a vibrant industry with lots of growth potential in the UK and overseas export contracts
The opportunity for development and progression at all levels of the organisation and the support to succeed wherever you want to take your career in the future
Key Responsibilities:
Support the development of robust Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Performance Management Baselines (PMB) for all bids.
Input and track data from controls
Foster a continuous improvement culture within Project Control processes.
The ability to establish and meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritise without the requirement for regular direct supervision.
Good stakeholder management capabilities, with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey planning information to a variety of stakeholders.
A positive attitude, combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, and the ability to embrace and encourage change.
What you will bring
Proven experience working as a Project Planner / Project Controller, ideally within the defence (or similar sector)
Experience using Primavera P6 to create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), conduct Change Control, Forecasting, Deploying KPIs, Variance Analysis, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Governance and Project Reporting.
You will bring structure to complex situations, have a keen eye for detail and the ability evaluate, interpret distil and communicate complex information.
Why join us?
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme
About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.