Project Controller

NegotiableStevenage, England Permanent A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment.Key Responsibilities You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance:Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concernsSchedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirementsCost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC) Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performanceRisk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessmentsPerformance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reportingBid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outsetEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycleAdvanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysisAbility to develop and manage:Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS)Experience with:Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)Critical Path AnalysisStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actionsKnowledge of baseline control and change management processesExperience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar)Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skillsAbility to work both independently and within cross-functional teamsDesirable ExperienceInvolvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processesRisk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysisExperience working within highly regulated or complex programme environmentsWhat's on OfferPerformance-related bonus (up to 2,500)Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution)Paid overtime opportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsUp to 15 additional flexi leave daysEnhanced parental leave benefitsExcellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)