Project Controller/Planner

Our client, a major global organisation, urgently require an experienced Project Planner to undertake a long term contract.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

• Project Control background
• Background in working on complex Defence projects
• Experience with either P6, SAP or MS Project planning tools
• SC Cleared

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing project controls across high profile projects
• Development and implementation of effective project control measures, such as schedule updates, cost forecasting and, cost variance analysis and performance evaluation, to ensure that the project remains on track financially against the approved budget and schedule
• Collaborate closely with project teams to develop cost and schedule estimates and forecasts, identifying potential risks and variance that may impact the Estimate to Complete (ETC)
• Responsible for assessing and managing the financial and schedule impact of changes in project scope, requirements or objectives, and updating the forecasts accordingly
• Prepare and deliver all necessary internal and external project cost control reports and documentation
• Maintain the integrated master schedule and advised on critical paths and advise on schedule issues
• Provide key input into the production and management of Control Account Plans, including establishing basis of estimates and cost related assumptions and dependencies
• Collate, organise, and present the necessary data to enable Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting
• Coordinate and develop project/programme spend projections
• Coordinate and develop project work-in-progress (WIP), commitment and estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract within a high profile organisation.