Project Controller

Amentum; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and project management seeks a Project Controller to help deliver complex projects. This role involves cost control, planning, and risk management, with opportunities for hybrid work. Join a supportive team focused on career growth and employee welfare.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Digital GP services

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development reimbursements

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Controls subfunctions or as a Project Controls Manager.
• Proven team management skills within a matrix structure.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control, planning, and risk management for projects.
• Coordinate change control and governance assurance.

Skills

Cost Control

Planning

Risk Management

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

P3M practices

Project controls/tools

Job description

Amentum City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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

Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence by delivering capability and objectives through various frameworks, including the Project Delivery Partner framework. This involves delivering Project Management, Project Controls, and Operational Delivery support across land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work is of international importance, supporting national security and allied interests. Our frameworks allow our team to work on innovative programmes, challenging them and fostering skill development. We prioritize employee welfare and career growth with robust support structures.

We value our people highly and offer a competitive package, including benefits like free medical cover, digital GP services, enhanced parental leave, employee assistance programs, professional development reimbursements, and community engagement initiatives such as matched funding and volunteering opportunities.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking Project Controllers to join our expanding team. You will play a vital role in helping our clients deliver complex projects and programmes successfully. While based mainly in Bristol, the role requires periodic work at client facilities across the South West (2-3 days/week), with the remainder of the week hybrid/remote.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Cost Control
• Planning
• Risk and Issue Management
• Document Control
• Estimating
• Coordination of Change Control
• Governance and Assurance

In Addition:

• Experience in Project Controls subfunctions or as a Project Controls Manager on large infrastructure or equipment projects.
• Knowledge across multiple Project Controls functions: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management, risk management.
• Experience developing project/programme baselines, managing change, and performance analysis.
• Proven team management skills within a matrix structure on complex projects.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate project performance effectively.
• Results-oriented problem solver, proactive in client support.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Strong knowledge of the Defence industry and experience in high-profile Tier 1, Prime, or subcontractor organizations.
• Autonomous operation, relationship-building skills.
• Expertise in P3M practices and advanced project controls/tools.
• Proven delivery track record in consultancy roles.
• Ability to identify client needs and develop business opportunities.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Successful project delivery history.
• Ideally APM PPQ qualification.

Our Culture:

We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support our people with a caring culture, promoting mental health and belonging. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, accepting individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, faith, sexual orientation, or family status. We partner with VERCIDA for inclusive hiring and are a Disability Confident employer, welcoming flexible working requests and candidates who meet minimum criteria. We value feedback to improve our recruitment process.