Senior Project Controller

baesystems; Portsmouth, Cowes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

BAE Systems in Portsmouth Naval Base is seeking a Senior Project Controller to support major programmes. You will develop plans, maintain baselines, and report progress, ensuring cost, schedule and milestone delivery.

You will analyse performance metrics, identify trends, present findings with recommended actions to senior leaders, and assist the Project Manager with cost, schedule and quality through accurate data and risk management.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of Project Control policies, processes, procedures and systems.
• Working knowledge of Primavera, Microsoft Project, SAP, Predict.
• Experience with Intermediate Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Experience with data analytics tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Experience/knowledge in Baseline Control, Cost Estimating/Engineering, Resource Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Analysis or Financial Management within project environments is advantageous.
• Holding a Project Management qualification/certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, maintain baselines, and report progress.
• Analyse performance metrics, identify trends; present findings with corrective actions.
• Support Project Manager in managing cost, schedule and quality.
• Assist with monthly EAC and resource profiling.
• Contribute to effective risk and opportunity management for project delivery.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera

Microsoft Project

SAP

Predict

Risk & Opportunity

Tableau

Power BI

Baseline control

Cost estimating

Resource management

Quantity surveying

Financial management

Business analysis

PM qualification

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

SAP

Predict

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Controller

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - fully site based

Referral Scheme: £1000

Grade: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

You will support project teams by developing plans, maintaining baselines, and reporting progress. Responsibilities include analysing performance metrics, identifying trends, providing detailed programme insights, and presenting findings with recommended corrective actions to senior leaders to ensure effective cost, schedule, and milestone delivery management.

You will support the Project Manager in managing cost, schedule, and quality through accurate data and metrics, assist with monthly EAC and resource profiling, and contribute to effective risk and opportunity management to ensure successful project delivery.

Core duties:

• You need to have comprehensive experience and knowledge of Project Control policies, processes, procedures and systems
• You will have working knowledge of industry Project Controls toolsets e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project, SAP, Predict
• You have experience with Intermediate Risk and Opportunity Management
• Practical application of business information toolsets/data analytics e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI
• Having experience/knowledge in Baseline Control, Cost Estimating/Engineering, Resource Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Analysis or Financial Management within project environments is advantageous
• Holding a Project Management qualification/certification is advantageous

The Project team:

By joining the team, you will be working together and using world-class project control techniques to provide expertise with supporting Project Managers in the delivery of exciting and strategically important programmes within our Maritime & Land Sector businesses.

The business has a drive towards professionalism; this includes support towards Chartership and further career development.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best.

You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th October 2026