Senior Project Controller

• 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

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Title: Senior Project Controller

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.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - fully site based

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.

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

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.