Job Description

Job title:

Senior Project Controller

Location:

Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

54,793+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

Maintain a robust Project control system that is used to manage the contract Leading the weekly cost reviews with the sub teams across all major contracts & provide weekly / monthly costs analysis data to the sub team lead to support managerial analysis and forecasting Utilising Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to support the generation and presentation of monthly EV reports Management of risks and opportunities using the Predict! toolset Change management for the contracts (using PM Compass toolset) Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance presenting data to multiple stakeholders at all levels Working with the integration team and function to ensure all processes, toolsets and ways of working align with the functional governance structure and standards of working

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:


IT literate in Microsoft systems with a sound understanding of project control principles, financial cost control Strong communication skills - with the ability to articulate detail into an understandable summary / key message Ability to lead and undertake tasks independently with previous line management experience Excellent presentation and numerical skills and the ability to influence others

Desirable:


Previous experience of Project Control managing Earned Value Management Knowledge of project life cycle management

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Programmes Team:

You will be part of a team of professionals using world-class project control techniques, providing expertise to support the Project Manager working with multiple teams in the delivery of large, high value, technically complex and strategically important programmes such as Typhoon. The Project Control Team is a dynamic team of highly skilled individuals who provide data and performance insights to assist with managing the programmes. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within the business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



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:

7th November 2025



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



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