Leonardo

Senior Project Controller

Leonardo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Edinburgh • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Delivers Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT in line with Leonardo processes.
  • Ownership of the Project Schedules - drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Lead Project Controls for the establishment and management of schedule focused activities in the bid phase to ensure best practice is followed, risks managed, a schedule which identifies the costs and optimal resource profile is delivered and ensures schedules can transition to execution with minimal impact.
  • Conduct what if analysis to drive decision taking and risk mitigation, making recommendations to the IPT as appropriate.
  • Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for project team on how to manage/mitigate.
  • Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT / PCM on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues.
  • Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with all functions across applicable Projects in order to influence project activities.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls/ Planning experience with experience in all aspects of planning, project controls and knowledge of project management methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience using techniques and procedures e.g. Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure and Network Planning.
  • Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
  • Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of initiation, planning and execution.
  • Ability to influence internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
  • Works independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios.
  • Good business knowledge to suggest and analyse what-if scenarios.
  • Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training.
Benefits
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Project ControlsProject SchedulingSchedule Risk AnalysisEarned ValueWork Breakdown StructureNetwork PlanningResource SchedulingProject Management MethodologiesProject Controls MetricsDecision Making
Soft skills
InfluencingIndependent WorkData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationRelationship BuildingRisk MitigationCollaborationCritical ThinkingAdaptability
Certifications
APMG Project Controls Foundation CertificationAPMG Project Controls Practitioner Level Certification