Lead Project Controller
// Role Summary
Lead project performance analysis at BAE Systems, mentoring teams and presenting insights to senior leaders to ensure strong programme control and delivery. This site-based role in Portsmouth or Cowes offers the opportunity to shape the future of defence solutions.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead programme performance analysis and interpretation of key metrics.
- Mentor junior team members and provide trend insights.
- Present programme performance and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Support cost, schedule, quality, risk, and opportunity management.
- Utilise industry-standard Project Controls toolsets (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, SAP).
- Experience with data analytics tools like Tableau or Power BI is required.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Join BAE Systems as a Lead Project Controller and play a pivotal role in pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This is a site-based role located in Portsmouth Broad Oak, Portsmouth Naval Base, or Cowes.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Lead Project Controller, you will drive programme performance analysis by:
- Creating and maintaining project plans and baselines.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Overseeing the collation and interpretation of key metrics to provide detailed trend insights.
- Presenting programme performance insights and root-cause recommendations to senior leaders.
- Supporting cost, schedule, and quality management.
- Coordinating monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) and resource profiling.
- Contributing to effective risk and opportunity management to ensure strong programme control and delivery.
Core Duties & Requirements
- Act as a productive team member with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders at various levels.
- Possess comprehensive experience and knowledge of Project Control policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
- Have working knowledge of industry Project Controls toolsets such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, SAP, and Predict.
- Demonstrate experience with Intermediate Risk and Opportunity Management.
- Show practical application of business information toolsets/data analytics, e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI.
- Provide previous experience leading or mentoring more junior members of a Project Controls team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience/knowledge in Baseline Control, Cost Estimating/Engineering, Resource Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Analysis, or Financial Management within project environments.
- Holding a Project Management qualification/certification.
The Project Team
You will be joining a team that uses world-class project control techniques, providing expertise to support Project Managers in delivering strategically important programmes within our Maritime & Land Sector businesses. We are committed to professionalism, offering support for chartership and further career development.
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow your career with confidence. You'll be recognised for your contributions and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Our supportive culture fosters a sense of belonging and pride in the difference we make.
Security Requirements
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can impact eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.