DV Cleared Project Control Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Experis UK
£470 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The DV Cleared Project Control Officer role involves supporting critical project delivery within a leading IT organization, based in Cheltenham or Manchester. The position requires a professional with experience in project delivery environments to manage project lifecycle activities and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. This is a 12-month contract with a flexible on-site schedule. Candidates must be willing to undergo the DV Clearance process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the key link between Project Management, Commercial, Financial, and Contract teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Support project lifecycle activities, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Track project costs, produce financial reports, and assist with invoicing.
- Maintain project databases and spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy.
- Support risk and issue management, and contribute to management reporting.
- Assist with commercial processes from pipeline management to final accounts.
- Prepare professional documentation and templates aligned with Atkins processes.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, presenting project updates confidently.
Key Skills:
- Experience in project delivery environments or PMO, with knowledge of frameworks like PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as P6, Microsoft Project, or JIRA.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent communication and numeracy abilities.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and demonstrate initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexibility to work from different locations as needed and experience working with remote teams.
- Motivated by successful project delivery, organised, and customer-focused.
- A passion for professional development and exceeding client expectations.
Salary (Rate): £470 per day
City: Cheltenham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
DV Cleared Project Control Officer (PCO) Location: Cheltenham/Manchester Duration: 12 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £470 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in the IT sector, is hiring for a reputable project control professional to support critical project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a 12-month+ contract, on-site in Cheltenham/Manchester, with a flexible schedule of 4-5 days per week.
What You'll Be Doing
- Act as the key link between Project Management, Commercial, Financial, and Contract teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Support project lifecycle activities, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Track project costs, produce financial reports, and assist with invoicing.
- Maintain project databases and spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy.
- Support risk and issue management, and contribute to management reporting.
- Assist with commercial processes from pipeline management to final accounts.
- Prepare professional documentation and templates aligned with Atkins processes.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, presenting project updates confidently.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in project delivery environments or PMO, with knowledge of frameworks like PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as P6, Microsoft Project, or JIRA.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent communication and numeracy abilities.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and demonstrate initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexibility to work from different locations as needed and experience working with remote teams.
- Motivated by successful project delivery, organised, and customer-focused.
- A passion for professional development and exceeding client expectations.
If you're ready to contribute to impactful projects and grow your career in project control, apply now to join this dynamic team!