Project Cost Controller

Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Senior Project Controller supporting the delivery of Weapon Launch & Handling systems. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of weapon launch and handling systems within defence.
Day to day, you'll be supporting the Project Manager in providing project control services across the Skynet programme (circa £200m+).
Pay rate: up to £55p/hr UMB inside IR 35
Location: Bristol (hybrid)
Duration: 6 months initially
Requirements: Valid SC Clearance / eligible for SC (needs to live and work in the UK for the past 5 years)
The Senior Project Controller (Cost) will play a crucial role in managing the project controls aspects of the Jangbogo IIII programme from initiation to completion. This includes the 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. The Senior Project Controller will collaborate closely with Jangbogo IIII team to develop cost and schedule estimates and forecasts, identifying potential risks and variance that may impact the Estimate to Complete (ETC). The role will also be responsible for assessing and managing the financial and schedule impact of changes in project scope, requirements or objectives, and updating the forecasts accordingly.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting the Jangbogo-III team in all aspects of Project Cost Control
* Prepare and deliver all necessary internal and external project 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
* Provide the necessary input to enable Cost Risk Analysis (CRA)
* Coordinate and develop project/programme spend projections, cost reconciliations and variance analysis
* Coordinate and develop project work-in-progress (WIP), commitment and estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts
Person Specification
This role will suit candidates with a background in, project management and project controls; looking for a change in direction and a strong desire to develop themselves, as well as people with existing project experience as a project controller.
Experience
* Considerable experience in the advanced application of Project Management techniques in a relevant technical project environment across the full project lifecycle
* Previous experience on complex defence and/or engineering projects/programmes desirable, but not essential)
* Ability to champion high performance and inspire others
* Experience in the application of SRA/CRA and EVM
* Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of contract and commercial management
* Experience working with senior level managers both internally and externally.
* APM PMQ, Chartered status or equivalent (advantageous)
* PPC Practitioner
What company offers
Generous benefits including:
* Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
* Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
* Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
* Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working
* Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
* Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best