Project Controls Officer

Job Title: Project Control Officer - PCO
Location: Cheltenham, 4-5 days a week on site required
Salary: .00 depending on skill set
Job type: 12 months - possibility for extension
Start date: Asap
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
No travel to other sites is required for this role

Candidates must have Enhanced DV clearance in place already.

Role Overview

The Project Control Officer will act as a key link between the Project Management, Commercial, Finance, and Contract teams-ensuring smooth coordination and consistent delivery. You'll support the full project lifecycle by maintaining governance, monitoring performance, and contributing to efficient project execution in line with strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project and Contract Managers in delivering project controls and reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts; assist with financial reporting and invoicing
• Maintain project databases, trackers, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with risk and issue management, scheduling, and status reporting
• Prepare and update management reports, dashboards, and templates
• Promote adherence to project management frameworks and internal governance processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and with clients.
• Contribute to commercial operations from early planning through to final account stages.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to enable successful project outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Background in project delivery or PMO environments.
• Familiarity with structured and agile methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, MSP, SAFe).
• Strong planning and scheduling skills; experience with P6, MS Project, or JIRA desirable.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed project teams.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and motivated by successful delivery.
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to high-quality service.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and meeting deadlines.
• Keen to develop professionally within project management.

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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.