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Lead Project Controller

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Lead Project Controller

Luton

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT.
Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle
Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule
Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation
Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness
Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/ Project Objectives
Coach and train other members of the Integrated Project Controls team on best practice Project Controls Practices to enable the safe and successful delivery of the Project success criteria
Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews
Identify, support and drive initiatives within the Project to improve outcomes
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities

Required Experience

Comprehensive project Controls/ planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/ complexity
Expert User in Primavera P6 and/or SAP
Experience in using at least one data visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau
Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of Initiation, planning and execution
Experience in application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
Commercial and financial acumen
APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification - Desirable
Experience of using SAP Planning tool - Desirable
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

Reference: 225125466

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Lead Project Controller

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Lead Project Controller

Luton

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on the Programme through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT.
Drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle
Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the project schedule
Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation
Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness
Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/ Project Objectives
Coach and train other members of the Integrated Project Controls team on best practice Project Controls Practices to enable the safe and successful delivery of the Project success criteria
Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews
Identify, support and drive initiatives within the Project to improve outcomes
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area in order to influence project activities

Required Experience

Comprehensive project Controls/ planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/ complexity
Expert User in Primavera P6 and/or SAP
Experience in using at least one data visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau
Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of Initiation, planning and execution
Experience in application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
Commercial and financial acumen
APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification - Desirable
Experience of using SAP Planning tool - Desirable
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
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