Project Planner / Project Controller

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Project Controller subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (3 days per week onsite). Primavera P6 experience is essential. The role will involve setting up plans / project planning.

This role would suit a candidate with a strong Project Planner / Project Controller background from the Defence/Aerospace industry who has great Primavera / P6 experience.

Job Title: Project Controller / Project Planner

Rate: £57.00 per hour

Location: Bristol

Hybrid / Remote working: 3 days per week onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Project Planner / Project Controller Job Description:

The role of the Project Controller / Planner is to deliver the following key objectives, through ownership and provision of best practice Project Planning to their respective sector / project team; Working in collaboration and support of the Business Performance Management Team and the Technical Teams, responsible for the development, deployment and ongoing management of the Primavera Integrated Plan Network Practicing, promoting and upholding the company standard of Planning and Scheduling.

Responsibilities

Schedule Status Upates & Assessment - Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.
Project Health -Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues and risks within the Project assessments for discussion with the project.
Integrated Baseline Management - Supporting the generation and maintenance of the Integrated Baseline schedule in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles.
Costs to Go (and associated EAC)- Validation of Project level costs to go as accurate and appropriate, including assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC.
Risk and Opportunity Management- Contributing to the generation of Schedule Risk Analysis across the Projects where SRA is appropriate.
New Business- Active involvement in Bid Team activity, ensuring Project schedule and control is appropriately considered and implemented.

Skillset/experience required:

Planning experience - ranging from detailed planning to summary level milestone delivery plans.
Capability in creating and maintaining project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS).
Experience in generating and analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, and cost).
Ability to perform and analyse Critical Path Analysis.
Motivation to determine root cause and identify corrective action.
Experience of Project Management Toolsets (Primavera/SAP/ARM).
Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control.
Accountability for project data - owning the quality of the project control reporting suite.
Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi-functional team.
Clear communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands