Project Controller
Job Title\: Project Controller
Location\: Scotstoun, hybrid - 3 days on site 2 working from home
Referral Scheme\: £1000
Grade\: GG08
You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.
We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.
PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.
What you’ll be doing\:
Collect and validate project performance data from multiple sources to support cost, schedule, and milestone reporting. Analyse cost and schedule trends, investigate variances, and provide insight into emerging performance issues. Prepare and present performance reports to Senior Project Managers and Control Account Managers, including root-cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
Support cost, schedule, and quality management by providing relevant metrics and performance data to project leadership. Assist with estimates at completion, resource profiling, and cost forecasting activities. Contribute to risk and opportunity management by maintaining registers and ensuring potential impacts are reflected in project cost and schedule performance.
Core duties\:
- You will bring experience as a Project Controller, Project Analyst, Cost Engineer, or similar role.
- You will apply good knowledge of cost control, forecasting, earned value, and risk management.
- You will interpret complex data, identify trends, and deliver clear, meaningful insights.
- You will stay organised while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- You will utilise tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Primavera, SAP, or similar platforms.
The Naval Ships Project Controls Team
As a Project Controller, you will support delivery of a major international naval shipbuilding programme. Working within an integrated team, you will provide analysis and performance insights, monitor cost and schedule forecasts, and produce reports. This role offers good development opportunities and support to progress your career at BAE Systems.
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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.
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\: 24th July 2026