Job Description

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Your Impact:


As an Assistant Project Controller you are responsible for the quality and integrity of specific project schedules and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources.


Typical Accountabilities:

Works under direction with a senior member of the function to deliver the following tasks to the necessary quality and required timeline;

Create/ maintain project schedules to achieve the project objectives Create / maintain project schedules to reflect true cost and schedule performance Work with the Project Manager and Work Package Managers to update the schedule in a timely manner and communicate the plan to the IPT Work within well defined procedures in order to complete assigned tasks (including Lifecycle Management) Track weekly/monthly project performance/plans in order to ensure project data is accurate to highlight and escalate any variances Support identification of risks in or to the project schedule
Key Performance Indicators

Delivery against personal objectives Accuracy of data entry Compliance to business processes and systems
What you'll bring:

Good communication and problem solving skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure tasks are completed on time Demonstrates team player qualities Desire to learn and interact with greater number of stakeholders Methodical with good attention to detail

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge:

Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future:

Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters:

Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance

: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning

: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend:

Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks

: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working:

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.


Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team--they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.


At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.


Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid