Project Delivery Professional

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking a Project Delivery Professional to join the AUKUS programme and project controls team. You will contribute to planning, cost estimation, and reporting, working across internal groups to meet programme requirements.

The role requires experience with Primavera P6, SAP, and DevOps, with a proactive, adaptable mindset to navigate early-stage ambiguity and support bid activities. You will develop materials for reviews and maintain robust project plans to drive successful

Qualifications

• Broad, general knowledge of Project Management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships.
• Organised with a proactive attitude.
• An adaptable individual who is content dealing with ambiguity in early programme stages.
• Experience of planning, ideally with Primavera P6, and project delivery/controls.
• Attained an APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent PM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with internal teams to ensure a cohesive programme that delivers the programme requirements.
• Developing materials to support internal and external customer reviews.
• Providing information to support business case development and contract bid activities.
• Provide input to financial management processes, including estimating costs and managing cost profiles.
• Maintain, develop & communicate the plan in the designated planning tool sets (P6, DevOps and SAP).
• Ensure the project controls processes are effectively deployed and maintained.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Adaptable

Planning experience

APM Qualification

Education

APM Project Management Qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Delivery Professional – Submarines

Location: Derby

Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to join the AUKUS programme team.

The AUKUS programme team has a broad range of accountabilities that deliver on Rolls-Royce involvement in the AUKUS trilateral agreement. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to be involved in a multigenerational programme at a very formative time.

What you will be doing:

You’ll be focused on collaborative working within a dynamic team, ensuring the effective deployment of programme management tools and processes. Responsibilities include:

• Interfacing with internal teams to ensure a cohesive programme that delivers the programme requirements
• Developing materials to support various internal and external customer reviews
• Providing information in support of business case development and supporting contract bid activities
• Provide input to financial management processes, including estimating costs and managing cost profiles.
• Maintain, develop & communicate the plan in the designated planning tool sets (both P6, DevOps and SAP)
• Ensure the project controls processes are effectively deployed and maintained

Position Qualifications:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with

• Broad, general knowledge of Project Management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships
• Organised with a proactive attitude
• An adaptable individual who is content dealing with the ambiguity present in the early stage of the programme
• Experience of planning, ideally with Primavera P6, and experience of project delivery or project controls
• Attained an APM Project Management Qualification or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Closing Date: 22 September 2026

People Leader: Edward Foster

Grade: NGS 7-10

Job Category

Project Management