ESCAN Radar Project Control

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company based in Carnforth is looking for a Project Control professional to oversee monthly reporting and collaborate with stakeholders. This role requires expertise in Project Control, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. The successful candidate will also work with various tools such as Tableau and Excel. Competitive salary of £47,683+ depending on skills and experience, along with flexible benefits. Closing date for applications is 30th December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Control and Governance in delivering complex projects/programmes.
• Excellent communication skills to brief complex information to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Control for monthly reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure consistent communications.
• Manage Project Control efforts related to Planning Analytics, EAC, ETC spends.

Skills

Project Control

Governance

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Conflict Management

Tools

Tableau

PM Compass

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job title

Project Control - Capabilities

Location

Warton

Salary

£47,683+ Depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Project Control delivery for the ESCAN Retro monthly reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively to ensure consistent communications across internal stakeholders.
• CAM project control responsibilities including generation of ERFs bid, monthly reporting, monitoring risks and opportunities, dependencies and resources to ensure effective delivery of CAM.
• Work alongside the SDU Project Control teams to ensure Project Management/Control principles and governance are established and embedded for all key activities across the ESCAN Retro programme.
• Ensure continuous improvement and tailoring of procedures and guidelines for operation of the programme, ensuring adherence to the Operational Framework and LCM mandates.
• Responsible for managing the Project Control efforts in relation to Planning Analytics, EAC, ETC spends; including appropriate monthly reporting into the delivery teams and other interested parties.

Essentials

• Experience in Project Control and Governance in delivering complex projects/programmes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to digest, synthesise and brief complex information to a wide range of stakeholders in line with programme timescales.
• Ability to drive successful delivery of Project Control and be a voice of influence in support of wider programme strategic activities into the Air Project Control Community.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities keeping all relevant stakeholders engaged in line with programme timescales.
• Experience working & developing an apprentice.

Desirables

• Understanding of the BAES Typhoon programme construct.
• Working knowledge of the E&I Governance and Project Control Framework.
• Capable of building effective relationships and establishing credibility & influence with stakeholders across the business and the external customer community.
• Experience of Tableau, PM Compass, Excel.
• Experience using toolsets such as Jira or Confluence.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The E&I Capability Project Control Team

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative team that works across BAE Systems and with key external partners to deliver on critical programme commitments. The team operates at the heart of the ESCAN Retro Integrated Project, partnering closely with Eurofighter GmbH, European Partner Companies, the UK Customer, shared services, functions, and key suppliers. Our culture is built on innovation, partnership, and shared accountability, ensuring every member contributes to delivering successful outcomes.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.