Lead Project Controller, Reading

12‑Month Contract, Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35). Please note: due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance.

• Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule (MS/DCS) with activities and timelines.
• Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays).
• Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
• Identify assumptions, dependencies, and exclusions (ADE).
• Identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
• Review and validate project assumptions regularly.

• Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programmes or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence.
• Hold an APMP / APM Certification.
• Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional.
• Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross‑functional and international teams.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
• Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements.
• Advanced problem‑solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution.