Jobs in Yanley

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)