Project Controller

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future‑ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever‑evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs we are looking for a Project Controller for a 12 month contract based in Derby. Job description – the role You will be part of a team of Project Controllers supporting a global Planning and Execution view for Rig Testing across the Rolls‑Royce sectors. The aim of this is to enable a broader view across the company and optimise the inputs into each of the facilities based on their capability and capacity, through internal testing requirements and future opportunities for external revenue generation. The Project Controller role available is based in the UK, with flexible working arrangements. It is expected that the successful candidate will support in‑office working a minimum of 3 days a week however the location may vary. Support is required in Derby and Birmingham. The successful candidate must be willing to complete some domestic travel on a regular basis to support both the team in Derby and facility in Birmingham. What you will be doing? Using PM principles, supporting Global Rig Facilities with scheduling requirements to provide a global view of all testing requirements by integrating individual plans into a Master Plan using P6 Ultimately provide a 5 year plan of testing activities for your facilities using the customer work input process for the desired testing requirements Identifying opportunities for increased rig testing utilisation through a work allocation process based on your facilities capability and capacity, including opportunities for external revenue generation Supporting collation of Key Performance Indicators Identification and effective resolution of risks, hazards and scheduling clashes within the Planning and Execution remit Building and maintaining good and effective working relationships with the global rig facilities What we are looking for? Experience in Planning and Control processes and scheduling management Able to demonstrate on‑time delivery of project and programme deliverables Able to build and manage effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience of managing multiple project deliverables at any one time, resulting in on‑time delivery, risk management and prioritisation where necessary Experience of using P6 is essential Experience of the Customer Requirements integration or Finance processes would also be advantageous however is not essential Please note, this is a temporary position to cover a 1 year maternity leave. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business #J-18808-Ljbffr