Project Control Lead
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | PL1 4SG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | morson_246580-44957 |
Summary
Morson Talent are seeking a Project Controls Lead for our prestigious client based out of Devonport, Plymouth, on a contracting basis.
Who we are looking for:
This role has been created to enhance delivery oversight and performance management across MOD New Works. It addresses a critical gap in both capacity and capability, ensuring that the Diverse Programme is governed effectively, risks are proactively managed, and reporting is both timely and accurate.
We require a visible and proactive Project Controls Lead to provide core project control services. This includes driving adherence to the new delivery process, managing workflows, and integrating the new Power BI dashboard into business-as-usual operations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Overseeing performance reporting and supporting delivery assurance
• Managing stakeholder engagement
• Driving continuous improvement across the programme
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Project Management Office (PMO), with responsibility for delivering project control services for MOD New Works. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly capable and driven team, contributing to the delivery of complex outputs in support of the UK submarine programme.
Duties:
Covering a wide range of projects, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing professional Project Controls management services across the MOD Works Team. The role will provide a key interface between project managers, commercial, engineering, construction, projects, subcontractors and supply chain functions to aid the effective scheduling of the projects undertaken. Other responsibilities may include;
• Lead a programmantic approach with the team providing tactical scheduling of live projects
• Supporting the implementation and maturity of Infrastructure strategic objectives
• Assisting the HOD in all aspects of planning and provide data in support of Project status
• Prepare and deliver data that is necessary to internal and external schedule driven reports and documentation (including Cost, Risk, Estimating, Change)
• Alignment of Project Cost with the nominated scheduling software (Primavera P6)
• Assist the development of project/programme annual-spend projections, critical path management, and cost and schedule variance analyses
Desired experience and Qualifications:
A background in Project Management and/or Scheduling is a bonus; however, training and guidance will be provided as necessary to enable the development of knowledge and experience.
The following attributes are considered for this role:
• Primavera P6 Advanced (Desired but not essential)
• APM PPC Foundation (Desired but not essential)
• APM PFQ (Desired but not essential)
• Experience in Project Management (Desired but not essential)
• Level 3 Qualification
If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly for further information on 01935 403242 or oliver.beaumont@morson.com