Project Controller: Drive Budgets, Schedules & Dashboards

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Controller to support the project manager by keeping plans, budgets and reports organised and on track. You will maintain project plans, track milestones and ensure data accuracy across systems.

In this role you will monitor actuals vs forecast, prepare dashboards for management and contribute to governance and documentation. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent industry qualification.
• At least 1 year experience in a relevant discipline, preferably on project work.
• Working towards APMP/PMI qualification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & tracking: Maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers.
• Budget & cost control (Controller role more finance-oriented): Track actuals vs forecast, report variances, support financial reporting.
• Reporting: Prepare project dashboards, status reports, risk logs, and presentations for management.
• Governance: Ensure processes, standards, and documentation are followed.
• Team support: Organise meetings, take minutes, manage action logs, follow up on dependencies.
• Data accuracy: Keep systems (like MS Project, OPC, or SAP) updated.

Skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data awareness

Cost awareness

Education

Degree level qualification

APMP/PMI qualification in progress

Tools

MS Project

OPC

SAP

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Controller to support the project manager by keeping plans, budgets and reports organised and on track. You will maintain project plans, track milestones and ensure data accuracy across systems.

In this role you will monitor actuals vs forecast, prepare dashboards for management and contribute to governance and documentation. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential for success.