Senior Project Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Project Controller
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - fully site based
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you’ll be doing:
You will support project teams by developing plans, maintaining baselines, and reporting progress. Responsibilities include analysingperformance metrics, identifying trends, providing detailed programme insights, and presenting findings with recommended corrective actions to senior leadersto ensure effective cost, schedule, and milestone delivery management.
You will support the Project Managerin managingcost, schedule, and quality through accurate data and metrics, assist with monthly EAC and resource profiling, and contribute to effective risk and opportunity managementto 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 controltechniques to provide expertisewith 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 confidenceand 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 strongsense 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.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically 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.
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