Project Controller

Jacobs; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Project Controllers to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role is pivotal in supporting clients to deliver complex projects within the Defence sector. You will oversee essential activities such as cost control, planning, and risk management, ensuring projects meet their objectives. The position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, encouraging a flexible work-life balance. With a strong commitment to employee welfare and professional development, this innovative firm values inclusivity and diversity, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programmes

Professional development reimbursement

Matched-funding for community programmes

Paid volunteering time

Charitable donations

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Defence industry and project controls.
• Experience in managing complex projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of cost control, planning, and risk management activities.
• Managing senior stakeholders and project performance.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Risk Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant subject

APM PPQ qualification

Tools

P3M practices

Advanced project controls tools

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.

Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capability and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework that sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance, ensuring our National Security and that of our allies, something our team are proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a host of innovative programmes and projects which challenges them and ensures they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensures our employee welfare and career development is achieved to the highest levels.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our programmes which incorporate matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for Project Controllers to become part of our expanding team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping our clients successfully deliver highly complex projects and programmes. While the position is primarily based in Bristol, our client requires that our team be available to work periodically from their facilities across the South West for 2 to 3 days per week with the rest of the week being hybrid / remote.

Key Responsibilities include:

Oversight of the following activities across programmes and projects in the defence sectors:

• Cost Control.
• Planning.
• Risk and Issue Management.
• Document Control.
• Estimating.
• Co-ordination of Change Control.
• Governance and Assurance.

In Addition:

• Experience of working within one of the Project Controls subfunctions or as a Project Controls Manager on large and complex infrastructure and / or equipment projects.
• Knowledge within more than one of the Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
• Experience of developing a project or programme baseline, managing change and analysing performance against the baseline.
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project and working within a multi-functional team.
• An ability to manage senior stakeholders and effectively communicate the performance of complex projects / programmes, identifying where action needs to be taken.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge and proactive in supporting clients deliver their project / programme.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Strong knowledge of the Defence industry and working in a high-profile Tier 1, Prime and/or subcontractor organisation.
• Able to operate autonomously, with authority, skilled in developing and building relationships.
• Expert in the use of P3M practices and a specialist in the application of advanced project controls / management tools.
• Consultancy focus with a proven track record in delivery.
• Able to identify client requirements and scope wider business opportunities.
• Skilled in the provision of coaching and mentoring.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Significant track record of successful project delivery.
• Ideally APM PPQ qualified.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please let us know.