Project Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Job Description
Project Controller - Test
Derby / Hybrid - 3 days on site per week
Full time
Why Rolls-Royce?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Controller to join Test & Experimental Engineering (T&EE) in Derby. T&EE brings together our global capability across Measurement & Test Engineering, Development Engineering and the planning and execution of Experimental Test & Rig activities to optimise investment in capability and decrease the overall cost and schedule of new product development.
The role covers a diverse portfolio of projects from across our UK and global test facilities and supports a variety of workstreams including Test Capability, Infrastructure, Rigs, Retained IT and Defence.
What you will be doing:
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for
· Supporting the Project Manager to govern, manage and report on the portfolio of projects within T&EE
· Organising and facilitating the regular drum beat of meetings
· Co-ordinating the inputs from across the Group T&EE sub-functions for the Capital Budget process to support annual commitments, including 5YP and resource planning
· Supporting the delivery of the T&EE key milestones and as well as the wider portfolio of projects
· Co-ordinating and reporting on risk management across the portfolio
· Supporting and implementing assurance checks for the change management process for the portfolio
· Interfacing with the central Project Manage Office to implement best practice and ensure alignment with company management processes
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who has
- Experience of working as a Project Controller in portfolio environment
- Demonstrated significant personal accountability for Quality, Time, Cost, and performance
- Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience and member of a professional body and working towards an APMPQ qualification or equivalent
· Good communication, presentation skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and global environment
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Grade - SNBG 7-10
Hiring Manager - Lucy Reeve