Project Controller

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

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.

• Delivers Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT in line with Leonardo processes

• Ownership of the Project Schedules - drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle

• Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts

• 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 minimal 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

• Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT / PCM on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues

• 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 minimal supervision

• Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training

Security Clearance

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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


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