Project Controller
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.10 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 25 Days holiday + bank holidays, onsite canteen and convenience store |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, South West, BA20 2YB |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59499647 |
Summary
We’re looking for several Project Controllers to support the successful delivery of projects, on time and on budget. You’ll work closely with the Project/Programme Manager to manage schedules, track performance, and ensure accurate reporting across the full project lifecycle. This is a temporary role based in Yeovil, working for a prestigious aerospace client of ours.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules
- Monitor costs, timelines, and performance using earned value techniques
- Identify schedule or cost risks and support corrective actions
- Produce clear project reports for internal teams and customers
- Manage baseline changes, forecasts, and version control
- Perform critical path and “what-if” analysis
- Support risk management, including mitigation planning and tracking
- Prepare monthly performance reports (CPR)
- Work cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and alignment
Must Have
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication skills (written & verbal)
- Team player with the ability to influence stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in project planning/scheduling (ideally aerospace or engineering)
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Project
- Understanding of complex project environments
Why Apply?
- An opportunity to work on high impact and complex projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- An opportunity to develop advanced project controls skills
Keywords
Project Planner, Project Controls Analyst, SAP, Microsoft Project, Scheduling, Earned Value, Risk Management, Aerospace, Programme Support
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules
- Monitor costs, timelines, and performance using earned value techniques
- Identify schedule or cost risks and support corrective actions
- Produce clear project reports for internal teams and customers
- Manage baseline changes, forecasts, and version control
- Perform critical path and “what-if” analysis
- Support risk management, including mitigation planning and tracking
- Prepare monthly performance reports (CPR)
- Work cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and alignment
Must Have
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication skills (written & verbal)
- Team player with the ability to influence stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in project planning/scheduling (ideally aerospace or engineering)
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Project
- Understanding of complex project environments
Why Apply?
- An opportunity to work on high impact and complex projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- An opportunity to develop advanced project controls skills
Keywords
Project Planner, Project Controls Analyst, SAP, Microsoft Project, Scheduling, Earned Value, Risk Management, Aerospace, Programme Support
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