Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for a Lead Project Controller to join our prestigious Aerospace client based in Luton. This is a contract initially for 12 months. (1661)

Seeking a Lead Project Controller to lead and deliver Project Controls expertise into a complex engineering project covering all phases of the Project Life Cycle with End User of the UK Government. The role will require you to act as an integral part of the Integrated Project Team and utilising your skills and experience to achieve the successful delivery of the project through performing the following

- 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 Leonardo 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/ IPT in order to influence project activities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area/ IPT in order to influence project activities

You really must have:

- Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls/ Planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) on large and complex engineering projects
- Evidenced skills in supporting multi function project teams in developing the schedule including identification of risks, dependency management approach, suitable granularity of detail within workpackages, critical path, float analysis and development and use of What-If scenarios to guide decision making
- Expert User in Primavera P6
- Familiar with Power BI/ SAP Business Objects reporting tools
- Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of initiation, planning and execution
- Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, crisis management and decision making skills
- Practitioner of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Ability to confidently engage and influence multi functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders up to SVP level
- Able to work independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios
- High level of attention to detail and strong self discipline in checking own work and maintenance of baselines
- Experience of coaching, mentoring or team leadership
It would be nice if you had:
- APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training
- Experience of SAP Planning tool

Occasional Remote Worker (~90 onsite)
Need to be SC Cleared