Project Controls Consultant

Sagentia Defence; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagentia Defence, a leading consultancy in defence and security, is seeking a Project Controls Consultant for their Bristol office. The role involves managing project delivery, stakeholder communication, and ensuring quality outputs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in project management, with opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Tailored training and development programs

Support for long-term career development

Fast-paced and empowering work environment

Encouragement of creativity and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong record of time, cost, and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support customers delivering key outputs and capabilities.
• Work closely with stakeholders sharing KPI information.
• Ensure successful project delivery through effective monitoring.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Monitoring and Reporting

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ChPP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project 2016

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Controls Consultant

Department: Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol

Description

Sagentia Defence is a leading consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation in the defence and security sectors, leveraging our deep expertise in science and technology to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our customers. Our collaborative approach with government departments and major aerospace and defence organisations ensures that we are not only meeting today's demands but also anticipating and preparing for the future. We are embarking on an ambitious growth journey and are looking for talented and experienced Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) Consultants to join our P3M team based in Bristol.

Joining Sagentia Defence means becoming part of one of the UK’s leading consultancies, where your skills and expertise will be valued and nurtured. As part of a global brand, you will have access to wider development opportunities across the Group. We are committed to providing an exciting, evolving, and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to work on high-profile defence programmes, Sagentia Defence is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

As a P3M Consultant (Project Controller), you will support customers in delivering key outputs and capabilities to an agreed baseline. You will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, sharing accurate KPI information with stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure correct decisions are made for successful project delivery.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP)
• Strong track record of monitoring projects for time, cost, and quality
• Experience working in the defence sector or a military background
• Demonstrable experience of delivering quality on projects
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments
• Experience assisting in Bid Winning processes such as PQQ/ITT/ITN
• Strong verbal, presentation, and report-writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workloads under pressure
• Ability to travel to client sites across the UK, mainly in South and South-West regions

Desirable:

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for ongoing professional development
• Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients
• Experience with Scheduling and Planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project 2016, Primavera P6)
• Experience performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Experience with Risk Management (e.g., MoR, ERM)
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) (e.g., Foundation or Practitioner)

Other Requirements:

• Existing right to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo BPSS check and Security Clearance (SC level), with at least 5 years of UK residency for SC clearance

You can expect:

• An exciting, fast-paced environment where you can add value and make a difference
• To work for a forward-thinking, diverse, and agile organization
• Empowerment to deliver in a trusting and supportive environment
• Opportunities for skills development through tailored training and development programs
• Support for developing a long-term, rewarding career
• An environment that encourages creativity and innovation