BAE Systems

Project Control Lead

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Job Title\: Project Control Lead

Location\: Warton. Hybrid - 3 days per week on site.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary\: £59,491+ (DOE)

Referral Bonus\: n/a

Grade\: F

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.

Job Description\:

The role is focused on providing effective Project Monitoring and Control in line with the Project Control System (PCS), ensuring that both time and cost outcomes are clearly understood, anticipated, and positively influenced.

It plays a key part in helping project teams stay on track, identify risks early, and drive successful outcomes through communication and collaboration.

In addition, the position includes people management responsibilities, offering the opportunity to lead, support, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative environment.

Core duties\:

  • Leading and managing a team of Project Controllers
  • Reporting to Contract Teams
  • Establishing and managing the project schedules
  • Controlling project costs
  • Implementing and utilising Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies
  • Supporting the identification and management of risks and opportunities
  • Analysing project information to enable early identification of problems and then implementing mitigation actions
  • Driving ownership and managing change of the work scope tasks throughout the project team

Essential Skills\:

  • Experience creating and maintaining project schedules using toolsets such as MSP, Open Plan or P6
  • Experience applying Earned Value Management techniques
  • Experience of risk, opportunity and change management
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills to enable key decisions to be made effectively
  • Excellent communication skills and proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relations

The Design Development Test & Evaluation Organisation\:

Design Development Test & Evaluation is one of the largest organisations in the Air Sector, home to over 2,000 engineers working on projects across Typhoon, Hawk, FCAS/Tempest, US Programmes (including F35) and Falcon Works. Key to the ongoing success and growth of this varied and dynamic organisation is an evolving Project Control capability, and we now have several opportunities for individuals to join us across various teams. DDT&E offers great development and progression opportunity, from apprentices through the professional grades to senior executive grades.

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\: 14th July 2026