Serco , a prominent player in the Space industry with over 50 years of experience, has a robust partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), particularly through our work at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) in Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
ESA-ECSAT serves as ESA's hub for telecommunications and integrated applications, supporting the development and commercialization of innovative space-based solutions.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled Programme/Project Controller to join our team distributed over the ESA-ECSAT site, in Harwell, UK.
Main Responsibilities: Support managers with project costs, schedules, risks and administrative tasks.
Oversee procurement processes from tendering to contract closure.
Monitor project status, identify issues and suggest recovery actions.
Prepare management reports and dashboards to highlight progress and actions.
Assist with contract negotiations and provide key inputs for decision-making.
Maintain project plans, cost breakdowns, schedules and documentation.
Track and forecast project progress, ensuring compliance with budgets and regulations.
Support risk management, propose mitigation actions and maintain risk registers.
Provide input for reports, including KPIs on cost, scheduling and risks.
Improve project control processes, including digitalization efforts.
Share knowledge and advise on best practices within the team.
Successful Candidate A Master's degree in engineering, business administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Relevant experience in controlling or managing activities and resources in the aerospace industry.
For certain tasks, knowledge of finance or accounting may be required.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills.
Experience with SAP (ECC and SRM modules) and familiarity with ESA corporate applications like ESA-p is an asset.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to ESA-specific environments and tools.
Previous experience with ESA activities is considered an advantage.
Significant interaction with key stakeholders inside ESA, such as Finance and Procurement, as well as external industrial partners.
Fluent in English (written and spoken) Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
On offer: Flexible working policy (hybrid working) Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs Casual dress code DE&I Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued.
Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
About Serco: Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA.
We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face.
When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security.
We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.