Assistant Project Controller

Job Description

Salary £32k to £40k. Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.

• Assist in developing and maintaining fully resourced, multi‑level project schedules.
• Support the application of Project Controls processes, tools and governance in line with Leonardo standards.
• Help monitor project performance through basic metrics and reporting, including exposure to Earned Value techniques.
• Contribute to schedule updates, identifying potential risks, issues or conflicts.
• Learn how to apply resource scheduling techniques to support effective planning.
• Assist with simple “what‑if” analysis to support project decision‑making.
• Support the preparation of Project Controls inputs for project reviews (e.g. schedule reviews, PPRPs).
• Contribute to bid and project start‑up activities to help ensure good planning practices are established early.
• You will gradually build your understanding of:
  • Schedule management best practices.
  • Risk and opportunity identification within project schedules.
  • Project Controls tools, techniques and processes.
  • How Project Controls supports delivery, decision‑making and project success.

• A keen interest in Project Controls, project planning or project management, and a desire to build a career in this field.
• A basic understanding (or willingness to learn) of Project Planning and Control principles.
• Aware of planning techniques such as Work Breakdown Structures, scheduling or Earned Value Management (training will be provided).
• Some experience using planning or data tools (e.g. Excel, Primavera, SAP) or an eagerness to develop these skills.
• An understanding of project life cycles, either through education, placements or early career experience.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in using data to support decisions.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn, with the ability to follow defined processes and work as part of a team.
• The motivation to work towards professional development, such as APMG Project Controls certification (support and training will be provided).

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Up to 15% employer contribution to an award‑winning pension scheme.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Eligibility for the bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme rewarding financial rewards.
• Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options; for part‑time opportunities, talk to us about what might be possible.

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