Project Controls Specialist: Cost, Schedule & Risk

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

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.