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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