Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer you the flexibility to do what\xe2\x80\x99s important to you; whether that\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Project Controller

Location: Crawley

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? Got your interest, than look no further\xe2\x80\xa6

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

Our Opportunity

Thales Secure Communications and Information Systems (SIX), have a really 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 required to ensure best practice Project Controls are deployed across bids and projects in accordance with defined Thales processes 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 ensure that all Projects have a robust Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Management Baseline (PMB).

You will be responsible for provision of accurate, integrated and meaningful bid and / or project planning information to the management team and key stakeholders. This encompasses; monitoring, analysing and reporting for bid /project schedules to ensure that information is used in bid / project decision-making based upon the status of the most up to date schedule.

The information provided to review and report the status of the bid / project must be based on auditable, controlled and managed data.

The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC) -For more information and guidance please visit the UKSV website

About You

You will have experience of providing a bid / project planning service. The experience is required to demonstrate;

• A thorough understanding of planning techniques \xe2\x80\x93 for example; the application of critical path analysis, work breakdown structures etc\xe2\x80\xa6
• A high level of proficiency in the use of project planning tools and standard business administration software.
• Commercial awareness that demonstrates useable knowledge of how conditions of contract are applied.
• A track record of excellence in progress Reporting and KPI Production.
• Cost control within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment covering high level & detailed schedule compilation, programme reporting, budgeting & risk management.

What We Can Offer

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

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Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer you the flexibility to do what\xe2\x80\x99s important to you; whether that\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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 for mid to senior roles, or the for graduate and apprentice roles.

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