Project Controls Specialist (Planner / Project Controller)

A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment. Key Responsibilities You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance: Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns Schedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards. Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6 Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements Cost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performance Risk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments Performance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance. Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting Bid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset Essential Skills & Experience Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential) Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis Ability to develop and manage: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) Experience with: Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Critical Path Analysis Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar) Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams Desirable Experience Involvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processes Risk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysis Experience working within highly regulated or complex programme environments What's on Offer Performance-related bonus (up to £2,500) Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution) Paid overtime opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 15 additional flexi leave days Enhanced parental leave benefits Excellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)