Project Control Officer GS-GMP

At FCDO Services, we protect the UKs interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission were on. In our world, it all matters.

Whether we're deploying Wi-Fi globally to government buildings, delivering security infrastructure to the world's most isolated areas or undertaking seismic strengthening on historical embassies, every project needs a plan. That's where our Project Management team shines. They deliver projects end-to-end, considering every single detail to deliver quality on time and on budget. And now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Drafting big plans for bigger projects.

Delivering results as a team

Turning designs into reality

It all matters.

Keep records and reporting working for critical projects

As a Project Control Officer, you'll help keep projects compliant and financially on track. Working closely with Project Managers and project teams, ensure financial processes are followed, provide timely information, and maintain accurate, accessible project records. Support financial reporting to customers, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and meets both internal and external deadlines.

Communication and attention to detail are central to the role. Liaise with customers, suppliers and finance teams to resolve queries, exchange financial information and support informed decision-making across projects. Manage project folders, produce minutes for formal review meetings, maintain management information for colleagues, and oversee requisitions and purchase orders from raising through to receipting and closure. By taking a customer-focused approach, you'll help projects run smoothly while maintaining the high standards expected across FCDO Services.

Bring accuracy to work that depends on control

You'll bring experience of project assurance, quality control and risk management, together with a sound understanding of programme and project management processes. Apply strong attention to detail when working with project financials, ensuring procedures are followed and information is accurate. Analyse data, identify trends and inconsistencies, and produce clear reports that support decision-making and help projects stay on track.

You are organised, motivated and able to work well without close supervision, all while still being a strong communicator who builds good relationships across the team. Youll be comfortable working with Project Managers, senior stakeholders and wider colleagues, helping keep project processes on track and making sure information is shared clearly and at the right time. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent would be useful, as would experience in government and large organisations.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

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We are looking for people with:

• Project Assurance and Quality Control
• Risk Management
• Experience of managing project financials and processes
• Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data to provide reports
• Knowledge of programme and project processes
• Motivated self-starter who can work without close supervision
• Excellent communication and organisation skills