Security Cleared (SC or clearable) Project Controller/Project Planner

Dorchester, Dorset
Synergize Consulting Ltd

We have partnered with a global leader in the UK defence and public sectors, and we’re seeking an experienced SC Cleared Project Controller/Project Planner to join their team. In this role, you’ll use world-class project control techniques to support Project Managers in delivering exciting and strategically important programmes.

Locations for this role could be either: Frimley, New Malden, Portsmouth, Cowes, Dorchester, Weymouth or Filton (Working Arrangements – 2-3 days per week onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Control: Support the planning, monitoring, and control of projects ranging in size and complexity across various stages of the project life cycle (design through to handover).
• Cost & Budget Management: Establish cost baselines, monitor performance, and manage forecasts, change control, and earned value management (EVM).
• Scheduling: Create and manage project schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals using tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify and analyze risk/opportunity through comprehensive risk analysis techniques.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Utilize Business Intelligence tools (Microsoft BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) to track and present project performance, analysing data and providing actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues, identify performance concerns, and contribute to resource demand profiles.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost control processes.
• Requisite Skills: Monitoring, estimating, scheduling, analysis, reporting, cost, budgeting, and performance management.
• Tools & Techniques: Understanding of integrated schedule tracking, EVM, and business analytics tools.
• Relevant Background: Previous roles such as Project Manager, Project Control, Cost Engineer, Scheduler, or Business Analyst with experience managing projects/contracts valued from £50k to £50m.
• Line Management: Not essential, but experience would be beneficial.

Why Join?

• Professional Development: We are committed to your career growth, offering support towards Chartership and further qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, flexible working, enhanced annual leave, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, and more.

Due to the nature of the role and project, the successful candidate will be required to have an active SC Clearance or willing to undergo (may take up to 6 weeks) prior to the start.

Be part of a dynamic team delivering high-impact projects in the defence and public sectors. Apply today to take the next step in your career.