Project Controls Manager - Defence

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defence sector is seeking Project Controls professionals to join their dynamic team in the South West. This role offers the opportunity to lead programme controls across various infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy in plans and performance reporting. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and promotes a healthy work-life balance while contributing to significant projects in a highly regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple sectors across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions under uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Project Controls across infrastructure projects.
• Lead the programme controls function ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Estimation

Risk Management

Planning

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical or management field

Membership in a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI)

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable; however, if you believe you are a great candidate, please apply.

The South West team has strong positions in Defence, with significant growth in this sector. We are seeking Project Controls professionals looking for new opportunities.

We seek passionate individuals with a positive outlook, development ambitions, and a strong foundation in technical understanding and experience within defence or other highly regulated industries.

Key Deliverables

1. Deliver Project Controls across infrastructure projects in the South West.
2. Lead the programme controls function, ensuring accuracy and consistency in plans, costs, safety, environment, and performance reporting.
3. Review new project proposals to develop realistic, resourceable plans.
4. Identify resourcing needs and liaise with planning teams.
5. Provide support to Programme and Project Managers on plans, costs, safety, environment, and performance.
6. Ensure data input quality in cost and performance systems.
7. Manage the production of the Investment Plan in compliance with the Investment Competence Framework.

Ideal candidates will have experience in multiple sectors across the project lifecycle, with expertise in disciplines such as Planning, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, etc., and proficiency in relevant software.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI).
• Ability to make risk-based decisions under uncertainty.
• Proficiency in necessary software tools.
• Desire to work across various sectors and with diverse clients.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be SOLE UK Nationals eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Details on security vetting are available on the UK government website.

Working Location

• Hybrid working model, with approximately 60% on-site/client site, flexible based on business needs.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment, celebrating diversity and equal opportunity. Learn more about us at our website.

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