Project Controls Manager

Amentum; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Pension contributions

Parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a Project Controls Manager to support complex defence projects. The role is primarily Bristol-based with regular 2–3 day on-site in the South West and remaining time hybrid/remote. You will lead cost control, planning, risk management, document control and estimating across multi‑disciplinary teams.

Applicants should have significant defence sector experience, autonomy, and strong stakeholder management. APM PPQ and MSP qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence or high-profile Tier 1/Prime organisations.
• Ability to operate autonomously with authority and build relationships.
• Expert in the use of P3M practices and project controls tools.
• Consultancy focus with delivery track record.
• Able to identify client requirements and scope wider opportunities.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Significant track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Cost Control, Planning, Risk and Issue Management.
• Document Control and Estimating.
• Co-ordination of Change Control, Governance and Assurance.
• Deliverables-focused and proactive in supporting client delivery.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Planning

Risk Management

Document Control

Estimating

Change Control

Governance & Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Coaching & mentoring

APM PPQ (preferred)

MSP Practitioner (desirable)

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

P3M 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 capabilities and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework, which 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 in ensuring our national security and that of our allies—something our team is proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a range of innovative programmes and projects, which challenge them and ensure they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensure our employee welfare and career development are achieved to the highest standards.

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 a 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 programmes that incorporate matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity:

As a member of our growing team, we are looking to speak with experienced Project Controls Managers to help us assist our clients deliver highly complex projects and programmes.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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner (desirable but not essential).

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days’ extra holiday.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work–life balance.

Our Culture:

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