Strategic Project Controls Leader for Defence Programs

Copello; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Corsham or Bristol with the ability to guide project performance. In this full-time role, you will mentor a project controls function and ensure alignment across delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls toolsets and delivery on complex programmes. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success. This role offers a hybrid work model pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance UK defence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project controls toolsets is necessary.
• Hands-on delivery experience in complex programmes is required.
• Good communication skills to articulate complex ideas simply.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance accuracy and accountability across delivery.
• Build and mentor a high-performing project controls function.
• Define and protect the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Coordinate detailed scheduling with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Champions cost control and change governance.

Skills

Industry-standard project controls toolsets (MSP / P6, RiskHive, SAP / ERP)

Planning / scheduling expertise

Cost management

Risk analysis

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Change management

Configuration control

Job description

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Corsham or Bristol with the ability to guide project performance. In this full-time role, you will mentor a project controls function and ensure alignment across delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls toolsets and delivery on complex programmes. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success. This role offers a hybrid work model pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance UK defence capabilities.