Project Controller (Advanced)

Mane Contract Services; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced MFTS Project & Enterprise Risk Manager to oversee project performance and risk management within a high-impact military training programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical project management, particularly in aviation, along with strong skills in Enterprise Risk Management. Key responsibilities include monitoring project delivery, managing risks, and ensuring contractual performance across multiple sites. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and ideally a master's.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within aerospace or similar fields.
• Strong background in ERM and risk appetite frameworks.
• Proven proficiency with Oracle Primavera tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning baselines for modification and upgrade projects.
• Identify, analyse, and manage project and organisational risks.
• Produce data-driven project performance reports.

Skills

Technical project management

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Stakeholder management

Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis

SAP

Sword Active Risk

Job description

MFTS Project & Enterprise Risk Manager

Are you an experienced Project Controller or Risk Manager looking to take on a high-impact role within a major defence aviation training programme? This is an exciting opportunity to support the rotary wing element of the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS), helping ensure the next generation of military aircrew are trained safely, effectively, and on time.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly skilled MFTS Project & Enterprise Risk Manager to oversee project performance, risk governance, and delivery assurance across a multi-site, high-tempo helicopter service contract delivered on behalf of Ascent Flight Training.

In this pivotal role, you will drive On-time, On-cost, On-quality delivery of complex modification and upgrade projects across the MFTS fleet, supporting up to 28,000 flying hours annually.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will ensure critical aircraft availability, contractual performance, and operational continuity across several UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead planning baselines and delivery frameworks for multiple concurrent modification and upgrade projects.
• Ensure robust monitoring, control, and stakeholder alignment across all project phases.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Identify, analyse, and manage project and organisational risks.
• Develop mitigation and contingency strategies to maintain operational and financial resilience.

QSRA & Schedule Assurance

• Apply expert Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA).
• Use tools such as Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis to assess time contingencies and identify at-risk activities.

Reporting & Insights

• Produce clear, data-driven project performance reports.
• Highlight trends, risks, recovery actions, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Visual Management & Governance

• Implement structured visual dashboards and governance mechanisms.
• Provide transparent visibility of performance metrics across the programme.

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience in technical and/or commercial project management, ideally within aerospace, MRO, or complex support contracts.
• Strong background in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and risk appetite frameworks.
• Proven proficiency with tools:
• Oracle Primavera P6
• Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis
• SAP
• Sword Active Risk
• Recognised Project Management accreditation (or equivalent significant experience).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Understanding of military or defence environments (either served or civilian).
• Knowledge of aviation regulations such as Part 145, Part CAMO, CAA / MAA frameworks, and the Leaflet B40 structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree desirable.

About You

You are a forward-thinking problem solver who thrives in high-tempo operational environments. You combine precision with adaptability and deliver results with integrity and professionalism. Experience in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Additional Information

• Based primarily at RAF Shawbury, with routine travel to RAF Valley and Oxford.
• Requires a DBS check and eligibility for SC Security Clearance.
• Must meet Export Compliance Regulations.
• Candidates must have the current right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.