Job Description:

Project Controller

Your Impact:

We have a number of exciting opportunities available for Project Controls professionals, from those just embarking on their career through to the more experienced senior and principal planning practitioner roles. These roles offer hybrid working from our Edinburgh office.

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

• They will work closely with the IPT Work Package Managers and Project Managers to produce and maintain fully resourced multi-level project schedules.
• Delivers Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT in line with Leonardo processes
• Ownership of the Project Schedules - drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts
• Provide Project Controls support to the establishment and management of activities in the bid phase to ensure best practice is followed, risks managed and schedules can transition to execution with minimal impact
• Conduct what if analysis to drive decision making and risk mitigation
• Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for project team on how to manage/ mitigate
• Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT / PCM on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues
• Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs
• • Build and maintain good working relationships with all functions across applicable Projects in order to influence project activities

What you'll bring:

• Practical and demonstrable experience of Project Planning and Control principles

• Experience using techniques and procedures e.g. Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure and Network Planning

• Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.

• Breadth of understanding in all parts of the project lifecycle and experience in Planning and Execution Phases

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning

• Good level of business knowledge to perform what if scenarios

• Ability to work independently within well defined procedures and require minimal supervision

• Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training

Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid