Project Controller

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo UK Ltd Full time

We have a number of exciting opportunities available for Project Controls professionals, from those just embarking on their career through to the more experienced senior and principal planning practitioner roles. These roles offer hybrid working from our Edinburgh office.

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

**What you will do**
- Under the direction and guidance of the Project Controls Manager, the Project Controller is responsible for planning either a group of related projects (similar products) or a large programme.

They will work closely with the IPT Work Package Managers and Project Managers to produce and maintain fully resourced multi-level project schedules.
- Provide Project Controls support to the establishment and management of activities in the bid phase to ensure best practice is followed, risks managed and schedules can transition to execution with mínimal impact
- Conduct what if analysis to drive decision making and risk mitigation
- Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for project team on how to manage/ mitigate
- Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs
- Build and maintain good working relationships with all functions across applicable Projects in order to influence project activities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Practical and demonstrable experience of Project Planning and Control principles
- Experience using techniques and procedures e.g. Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure and Network Planning
- Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
- Breadth of understanding in all parts of the project lifecycle and experience in Planning and Execution Phases
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
- Good level of business knowledge to perform what if scenarios
- Ability to work independently within well defined procedures and require mínimal supervision
- Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training

**Security Clearance**

**Life at Leonardo**

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

Company funded flexible benefits:

- Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity.

We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

**Primary Location**:
GB - Edinburgh

**Contract Type**:
**Hybrid Working**:
Hybrid


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