Overview

Decision Analysis Services is one of the UK’s leading consultancies for critical national infrastructure. We support a range of Energy, Defence, Government, Health, and Transport contracts in the UK.

The Role

Are you a seasoned project control professional with expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies? Join our P3M practice, where your extensive knowledge and collaborative skills will be highly valued. We are looking for an individual with experience in the defence or energy sectors to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a Planner, you will:

• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with objectives.
• Estimate, monitor, and control project costs; analyse trends and recommend actions.
• Plan and optimize project resources for efficient execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks; develop mitigation strategies.
• Generate progress reports, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and ensure adherence to quality standards and project documentation.

Requirements

About You

Consultancy experience is desirable, with a proven track record as a P3M management consultant. Experience in the Defence sector is a strong advantage. A solid understanding of PMO functions and the distinct disciplines of project, programme, and portfolio management is essential.

Key Qualifications:

• Expertise in Stakeholder Management.
• Recognised authority in the project control field.
• Experience in business development with a successful track record across the entire sales cycle is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in planning software (e.g. Primavera P6).
• Deep understanding of schedule integration with risk and cost management, and the ability to collaborate with Project Controls professionals for effective reporting and project delivery.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Capability to lead the integration of cost, resource, and risk mitigation activities into schedules.
• Comprehensive knowledge of change control processes.
• Ability to develop clear and concise management information on project/programme performance against plans, including Earned Value Management, and advise Project Managers on options and impacts (e.g. milestones).
• Competence in developing schedules from scratch and providing guidance to Project Managers and Project Controls professionals throughout the process.

Don’t meet all the job requirements, but like the sound of DAS and the projects we work on? Get in touch anyway – we are always keen to hear from talented, solutions-led individuals at all stages of their career and might have the perfect role for you.

About Us

Decision Analysis Services is an independent management consultancy.  We provide consultancy services globally to clients within the Energy, Defence, Government, Health, and Transport sectors.

We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. 

We are experts in program management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to delve deeper, provide invaluable insight and foresight, and develop sustainable, long-term solutions to client issues.

Benefits

In return for your skills, we offer genuinely people focussed culture. DAS is dedicated to offering more than just a job. We're committed to cultivating your professional development and success.  Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking. We actively support a healthy work-life balance and champion workplace flexibility, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter to you.

• £Competitive, dependent on skills and experience
• Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dentalcare
• Death-in-service and income protection schemes
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.
• Discretionary office closure over Christmas
• Personal carbon offset through company scheme
• Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy

DAS Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.