Lead Project Controller

Job description

Lead Project Controller

• Luton (Hybrid)
• Initial 6 months
• £70ph

** Due to project security we can only consider sole UK nationals**

Join a leading defence and engineering organisation as a Senior Project Controls / Planning Professional, playing a key role in the successful delivery of complex, high-profile programmes.

You’ll take ownership of project controls governance, schedule integrity, risk analysis and scenario planning across large-scale engineering projects, driving best practice and influencing decision-making at senior stakeholder level.

Key responsibilities include: Lead Project Controller

• Leading project planning and controls activities across the full project lifecycle
• Managing integrated schedules and subcontractor dependencies using Primavera P6
• Conducting schedule risk analysis, critical path and “what-if” scenario planning
• Driving performance metrics, EV reporting and project review activities
• Coaching and mentoring project controls teams on best practice methodologies
• Building strong cross-functional relationships to support programme delivery

We’re looking for someone with: Lead Project Controller

• Extensive Project Controls / Planning experience on complex engineering programmes
• Expert Primavera P6 capability
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile
• Experience with schedule risk analysis, dependency management and critical path analysis
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Knowledge of Power BI, SAP Business Objects and wider reporting tools

APMG Project Controls certification and SAP Planning experience would be advantageous.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English