Project Controller

Location: Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Project Controller/Planner
Location: this role can be based at NDEC, Ebbw Vale, Bristol or Doncaster - Hybrid role
Do you have an interest for data, numbers and analytics? Do you have an interest in pursuing a career in Cyber Security in project management/project controls? Does innovation and technology excite you? Got your interest look no further!
What the role has to offer:

• Working on some really fascinating projects which are at the forefront of cutting edge innovation and technology - keeping our customers and country safe from Cyber attacks
• Working in an agile, dynamic and fast paced environment where no 2 days are the same
• Diverse role where you will work on a variety of different projects and customers from Space, Finance, Energy, Financial Services, Utilities, Rail etc
• Excellent career opportunities within a growing Cyber sector

What we offer you:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance Related Bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Our Opportunity
Thales DIS UK have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to join our team in Ebbw Vale, Doncaster and Bristol where we provide Cyber Digital Solutions, which consist of Consultancy Services/Professional Service, Technology Solutions and Operational Services
You will be responsible for ensuring projects are planned and executed against time, schedule, quality and cost and ensure timely demand of the projection of resources and assets to enable to business to make critical decisions
You will provide accurate, integrated and meaningful bid and / or project planning information to the management team and key stakeholders.
This role requires SC Clearance in which you will need to satisfy the criteria for application, please refer to the UKSV website for more information.
About You:
This is a great role for a graduate or someone who is looking to develop are a career within Project Control and Project Management and has an understanding of how projects are delivered and are able to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.
You will need to demonstrate:

• Having a proactive mind- set, taking the initiative
• Successfully engaging and working with multiple stakeholders at all levels where you have gathered information and driven outcomes and made things happen
• Articulate with excellent communications skills with people at all levels of an organisation

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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