Senior Project Controller

Electus Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Project Controller who thrives in overseeing project delivery. This role involves detailed planning and cost control, providing a foundation for career growth with opportunities in analytics and leadership training.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Annual bonuses

Personalized development plans

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Ability to interpret financial data and maintain detailed project plans.
• Strong communication skills for working with engineers and project leads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project’s internal rhythm through detailed planning.
• Collaborate with engineers and project leads to track project delivery.
• Ensure alignment between planning and financial metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Cost Control

Job description

View more categories View less categories Clearance Level SC Sector Aerospace ,Defence ,Engineering Job Type Permanent

Senior Project Controller
£50,000 to £65,000 + bonus + paid overtime + excellent benefits

Where planning meets precision and cost shapes control

Some people see dates and numbers. You see what they mean. You understand how programmes shift, where money moves, and how to keep control of both. If you enjoy working at the heart of project delivery, making sure things are not only planned well but also tracked, challenged, and delivered – this is your kind of role.

The invisible structure that keeps everything moving

You will be responsible for maintaining the project’s internal rhythm. That means building and refining detailed plans, working closely with engineers and project leads, and using your understanding of costs to interpret what is really going on behind the data. You do not need to be a cost specialist, but you will be expected to ask the right questions and flag what does not make sense.

A job that grows with you, not away from you

This is not just a controls job. It is a career opportunity that adapts to your strengths. Whether you want to go deeper into planning analytics, strengthen your commercial edge, or work toward leadership, there is a clear structure here to support your growth. Expect a mix of formal training, project-based learning, and day-to-day development that actually happens.

What you can expect

You will join an organisation where high standards are matched by strong support. Benefits are genuinely excellent, with options including paid overtime, annual bonuses, personalised development plans, and a working culture that respects expertise and invests in people.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, only sole British nationals can be considered. All successful candidates will be required to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance after offer stage.

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