Project Controls Practitioner

AWE; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day Fortnight

Pension scheme (9-13%)

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Project Controls Practitioner to support the P3M function and enterprise-wide cost controls. You will work with Task Managers to ensure accurate, timely project controls information and deliverables that meet AWE procedures and guidelines.

The role emphasizes cost data maintenance, forecasting, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration, with security clearance requirements and a strong focus on safety and quality across programmes.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Competence with MS Office tools.
• Awareness of Project Controls concepts (planning, cost engineering, estimating, risk).
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems.
• Prepare monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm.
• Support creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule.
• Assist with risk management and cost modelling.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Review technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts.
• Deliver project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines.
• Assure the quality of project controls outputs.
• Support continuous improvement of P3M capability.
• Uphold high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At AWE, we are transforming how we deliver our Mission-Critical Programmes, and our Project, Programme & Portfolio (P3M) function is growing.

Let us introduce the role

As a Project Controls Practitioner, you will support the implementation of P3M and enterprise-wide cost project controls, as a Project Controls Practitioner you'll work with Task Managers to provide a credible, high-quality project controls service, ensuring that projects and programmes are delivered using accurate, timely, and reliable controls information.

As a Project Controls Practitioner, your responsibilities may include:

• Maintain accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems
• Prepare monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm
• Support creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule
• Assist with risk management and cost modelling
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Review technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts
• Deliver project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines
• Assure the quality of project controls outputs
• Support continuous improvement of P3M capability
• Uphold high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality

Whilst not a checklist, a Project Controls Practitioner should demonstrate:

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Competence with MS Office tools
• Awareness of Project Controls concepts (planning, cost engineering, estimating, risk)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring.

For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

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Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Location

RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Salary and Benefits Package

Salary from £ 39,500- £ 59,350 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.

Closing date

30th November 202 6

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to shine during our recruitment process. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewin