PMO Project Analyst

MacTaggart, Scott and Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Loanhead, Edinburgh seeks a PMO Project Analyst to support project delivery and performance reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within engineering or defence environments and proficiency in managing project KPIs. This role offers a flexible working schedule and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development

Wellbeing Support

Onsite Facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning, coordination, or management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the PMO and Project Managers with financial analysis.
• Collate and analyse live project data for reporting.
• Implement and manage project KPIs.

Skills

Project planning

Data analysis

Performance reporting

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds, Scotvec, Degree, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Loanhead, Edinburgh

Flexible Working Options: 4- or 5-day week

About Us

At MacTaggart Scott, we've been engineering innovative solutions for the Naval Defence industry since 1898. We deliver end‑to‑end support from design and manufacture to commissioning and life‑cycle management for some of the UK's most complex defence programmes. We're proud of our heritage but focused on the future. Continuous improvement, innovation, and developing our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We're looking for a PMO Project Analyst to join our Projects team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Project Management Office (PMO) with project delivery, data analysis, and performance reporting across a diverse portfolio of engineering and manufacturing programmes. You'll provide vital support to Project and Programme Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. As you grow in the role, you'll take ownership of data‑driven insights, process improvements, and governance initiatives that help drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the PMO and Project Managers with financial analysis, performance tracking, and project reporting
• Collate and analyse live project data to inform decision‑making and provide monthly reporting to the wider business
• Set objectives, budgets, and baselines within the company's ERP system for live projects
• Implement and manage project KPIs to improve governance, documentation standards, and reporting consistency
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and present data‑driven recommendations to enhance project performance
• Maintain project risks, issues, and lessons learned registers; support resource and dependency management
• Identify critical paths and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project viability
• Support project closure activities and documentation

About You

You're proactive, analytical, and detail‑oriented, with a passion for using data and process excellence to improve project outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and are confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project planning, coordination, or management within engineering, manufacturing, or defence environments
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems or planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Experience managing risk registers, lessons learned, and performance KPIs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present findings clearly
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently under general supervision

Desirable Skills

• Experience in defence, naval, or other regulated project environments
• Awareness of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics
• Professional certification such as APMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably IFS) and analytics tools such as QlikView or Power BI
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds, Scotvec, Degree, or equivalent qualification
• Desirable: APMQ or equivalent project management certification

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Choose a 4- or 5‑day week with flexible hours (07:00-19:00, core hours 09:30-15:30)
• Career Development: Ongoing training and clear pathways to senior roles
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our wellbeing programme, Employee Assistance Programme, and onsite nurse
• Onsite Facilities: Free parking, canteen, and a supportive L&D team environment