Project Controller

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Project Controller for a 6 Month contract based in Derby (Hybrid - 3 times per week in the office) on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

Job description:

As Project Controller you will cover a diverse portfolio of projects across the client's UK and global test facilities and support a variety of workstreams including Test Capability, Infrastructure, Rigs, Retained IT and Defence. You will be supporting the Project Manager to govern, manage and report on the portfolio of projects within Test & Experimental Engineering.

As a Project Controller you will be responsible for:

• Organising and facilitating the regular drum beat of meetings.
• Co-ordinating the inputs from across the Group T&EE (Test & Experimental Engineering) sub-function for the Capital Budget process to support annual commitments.
• Supporting the delivery of the T&EE key milestones and as well as the wider portfolio of projects.
• Co-ordinating and reporting on risk management across the team.
• Supporting, and implementing assurance checks for, the change management process for the portfolio.
• Interfacing with the PMO to implement best practice and ensure alignment with company management processes.

What we require from the candidate:

• Experience of working as a Project Controller in portfolio environment.
• Strong experience utilising Excel (VLOOKUPs), Power BI.
• Demonstrated significant personal accountability for Quality, Time, Cost, and Performance.
• Good communication, presentation skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and global environment.
• Experience working for an Engineering or Aerospace environment would be a plus.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.