Project Control Lead - V06108
Matchtech · Lancashire, England
Project Control Lead - V06108 at Matchtech, based in Lancashire, England. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Lancashire, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Security
Reference 606764
About the role
Our client, a leading enterprise in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Control Lead to join their team on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely delivery of all Project Control System elements to the required standards as documented in the process standards.
- Provide expert advice on and manage the creation and operation of various project control mechanisms such as Work Breakdown Structure, Organisational Breakdown Structure, and Resource Breakdown Structure.
- Analyse project performance against critical success criteria, identifying critical events and root causes of variance.
- Maintain the integrity of the performance baseline through effective change control.
- Implement and operate risk and opportunity management practices.
- Continuously improve project control capability on the project/programme and provide advisory services at the Line of Business level.
- Offer technical guidance to the wider project/programme team on all aspects of project management.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in project management within the Defence & Security sector in Project Controls
- Strong understanding of project control mechanisms and processes.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex project data.
- Effective change control and risk management skills.
- Excellent advisory and technical guidance capabilities.
Contract Details:
- Location: Warton
- Duration: 6 months initially
- Work Schedule: 37 hours per week, with a minimum of 3 days on-site; 4 days preferred
- Inside IR35
If you have a background in project management within the Defence & Security sector and are skilled in project control services, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Warton.
Reference: 606764 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 21 Sep 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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