Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Senior Project Controller Location: this role can be based in Crawley, Reading or Bristol – Hybrid working Are you an inquisitive individual that likes to identify risks and opportunities and solve problems? Are you looking to apply your project controls skills to a new challenge, working on a number of exciting programmes? What the role has to offer: Career development and a great opportunity to develop into Senior project roles Opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic and fast moving environment Working within a friendly supportive team What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; Performance Related Bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Our Opportunity Thales Secure Communications and Information Systems (SIX), have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to join the team in Crawley who provide communication products, radios on naval ships and electronic counter measures across the world. . You will be responsible for providing project planning, monitoring and control expertise across projects within SIX. You will ensure best practice Project Controls are deployed across bids and projects and that data from those Controls is interpreted and clearly presented as actionable information for Project Leadership and Senior Management decision-making. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all Projects have a robust Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Management Baseline (PMB). The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC) -For more information and guidance please visit the UKSV website About You: You will have proven successful “hands-on” experience in planning, scheduling, data analysis cost control within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment covering high level detailed schedule compilation, programme reporting, budgeting risk management. You will have ideally have working knowledge / application of scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project. You will have a thorough understanding of planning techniques – for example; the application of critical path analysis, work breakdown structures etc… A high level of proficiency in the use of project planning tools and standard business administration software. #LI-ST1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector? 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