Junior Project Controller - Hybrid Role with Growth

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Project Controller to support Project Managers and Cost Account Managers. You will help create plans, monitor costs and risks, and produce reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration and a proactive approach, with familiarity of Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project; AI for continuous improvement is encouraged. Salary range £27,990–£33,000 with hybrid/office arrangements and UK security clearance

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in project planning and controls.
• Degree/apprenticeship in Project Management or related subject.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exposure to Microsoft Project or project reporting is beneficial.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Monitor costs, resources, risks and progress against plans.
• Collect information and produce accurate reports for managers.
• Support project reviews, risk meetings and track actions.
• Highlight issues and help identify solutions.

Skills

Interest in planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Team collaboration

AI for improvement

Education

Degree in project management

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Project Controller to support Project Managers and Cost Account Managers. You will help create plans, monitor costs and risks, and produce reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration and a proactive approach, with familiarity of Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project; AI for continuous improvement is encouraged. Salary range £27,990–£33,000 with hybrid/office arrangements and UK security clearance