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Project Controller - Defence ​ Leatherhead (3 days per week in the office) ​ Permanent ​ Competitve Salary Package ​ We are supporting a global engineering, technology, and project delivery organisation in the search for a Senior Project Controller to join their team based in Leatherhead. ​ This role is well suited to a cost-focused Project Controls or Cost Engineering professional looking to take the next step in a structured, high-quality project environment. The position has a primary focus on cost control and cost management, with secondary exposure to scheduling and risk (training provided where required) ​ What you will do ... You will support project teams in maintaining strong financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and effective cost control, helping ensure projects are deliveredon time and within budget. Cost Management (Primary Focus) Supporting the development and maintenance of project cost control systems and coding structures Monitoring project budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts Preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders Tracking cost trends and commercial changes, and supporting corrective actions Schedule & Risk Support (Secondary Focus – training provided) Supporting the collection and validation of schedule data from project teams Assisting with schedule updates and progress tracking (Primavera P6 / MS Project) Identifying schedule deviations and contributing to recovery planning What i need from you ... Proven experience in Project Controls, Cost Engineering, or a similar discipline Strong understanding of cost control principles and financial reporting Confident working with Excel and cost management systems Exposure to scheduling and risk management is beneficial, but not essential Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Clear communicator, comfortable working in collaborative project teams Good understanding of financial principles, including revenue and cost recognition Experience across the full project lifecycle in a delivery environment Technical Skills Experience with cost systems such as Deltek Cobra, Costpoint, SAP, or similar Exposure to Primavera P6 and/or MS Project ​ Qualifications Degree in Engineering, STEM, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Professional certifications (e.g. AACE, PMI-SP, PMP, APM) are desirable but not essential. Additional Requirements Minimum 5-year UK footprint to support SC clearance eligibility ​ Should this sound like a fit for you then please do not hesitate to apply.... Oliver@paritasrecruitment.com / +44778635983

​Senior Project Controller - Permanent - SC Eligle Candidates only ​ Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Hybrid Working Model: 3 Days on-site Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum ​ Paritas is working with a longstanding leading Science & Defense client who are currently on the look out for a Senior Project Controller to join their team at their headquarters in Leatherhead.Due to the nature of the projects all candidates will need to have a 5-year footprint in the UK in order to obtain the SC Clearance. ​ This role will primarily focus on cost control and management with secondary responsibilities in schedule development and monitoring and risk modelling and monitoring. The ideal candidate will support project teams in maintaining financial discipline, ensuring accurate forecasting, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects within budget and time constraints. ​ Responsibilities Cost Management (Primary Focus): Assist in the development and maintenance of project cost control systems and coding structures. Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts. Prepare internal and external monthly cost reports and variance analyses. Track commercial changes and trends in cost performance and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to ensure accurate cost tracking. Support earned value management (EVM) reporting where applicable. Schedule Support (Secondary Focus): Assist in collecting and validating schedule data from project teams. Support schedule updates and progress tracking using scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Identify schedule deviations and assist in developing recovery plans. Risk Monitoring (Secondary Focus): Support the identification and logging of project risks and opportunities. Assist in maintaining the risk register and tracking mitigation actions. Contribute to periodic risk reviews and reporting. ​ Experience: Previous experience in project controls, cost engineering, or a similar discipline Strong understanding of cost control principles and proficiency with tools such as Excel and cost management software Basic knowledge of scheduling and risk management practices - Desirable Excellent analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team Solid understanding of financial principles, including revenue and cost recognition Knowledge of the full project lifecycle and delivery methodologies Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience in workforce forecasting and resource management across both fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts ​ Technical Skills/Knowledge Proficiency with cost management systems such as Deltek Cobra, Costpoint, SAP, or MSD Primavera P6 or MS Project.

​Engineering Transformation Lead - Interim to Perm - Immediate Start ​ Location:Flexible / Hybrid Reporting to:CTO / Chief Digital Officer / Transformation Director Competitive Market Rate on offer Paritas is working with a leading Advisory client who are undertaking a large internal transformation project. ​ We are seeking an experienced Engineering Transformation Lead to drive a large-scale digital and engineering transformation across the organisation. This role will play a critical part in scaling our engineering capability from a predominantly internal development model to a hybrid internal and third-party delivery model, while maintaining engineering quality, governance, and pace. You will be accountable for shaping the target operating model, leading vendor delivery at scale, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Digital Transformation Lead large-scale engineering and digital transformation initiatives within complex, enterprise environments Design and implement a scalable hybrid delivery model, balancing internal engineering capability with strategic third-party partners Define engineering operating models, delivery standards, and governance frameworks to support growth and transformation Third-Party & Vendor Leadership Operationally lead multiple third-party vendors across the end-to-end engineering lifecycle (design, build, test, implementation) Act as the single point of accountability for third-party engineering delivery, performance, and outcomes Establish clear delivery expectations, KPIs, commercial guardrails, and quality controls for external partners Delivery & Execution Oversee engineering delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets Drive consistency in engineering practices, tooling, and ways of working across internal and external teams Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect outcomes Stakeholder Management Partner closely with senior technology, product, and business leaders to align engineering delivery with business priorities Provide clear, transparent reporting on delivery progress, risks, and dependencies Influence and challenge stakeholders to adopt modern engineering practices and delivery approaches ​ Experience & Capabilities Essential Proven experience leading large-scale engineering and digital transformations within complex organisations Demonstrated success scaling organisations from internal development capability to a hybrid internal / third-party delivery model Strong experience leading third-party vendors across the full engineering lifecycle (design, testing, implementation) Hands-on experience operationally managing vendor delivery, not just governance or oversight Deep understanding of modern engineering delivery models (Agile, DevOps, product-led delivery, etc.) Desirable Background in consulting, systems integration, or large enterprise transformation programmes Experience working across regulated or asset-heavy industries (e.g. energy, utilities, infrastructure, financial services) Strong commercial awareness in managing vendor contracts and delivery economics Key Attributes Credible senior leader able to operate at both strategic and operational levels Strong delivery focus with the ability to “roll up sleeves” when required Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving transformation environments Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at executive level