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Project Controls Lead (Defence)

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Project Controls Manager (SC Clearance)
Derby - Hybrid working 3 days per week on site
£DOE + Private Medical Insurance + Pension + Clear Progression Pathway

Are you an experienced Project Controls professional looking to play a key role in delivering complex, mission-critical defence programmes within a highly regulated environment?

This is a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of large, complex programmes, with responsibility across planning, cost control, risk management and performance reporting. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and clients, operating within strict governance and assurance frameworks.

You will be joining a forward-thinking digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in the built environment, offering exposure to high-profile projects, long-term career progression and a collaborative, supportive culture.

This role suits a Project Controls Manager from a defence, aerospace, nuclear or similarly regulated background who is confident working in security-sensitive environments and thrives on responsibility and accountability.

The Role:
*Lead project controls activities across complex defence programmes
*Own planning, cost control, risk management and EVM reporting
*Produce clear performance insights using tools such as P6, MSP and Power BI
*Work closely with clients on-site several days per week
*Operate within strict governance, assurance and contractual frameworks

The Person
*Significant experience in project controls on large, complex programmes
*Background in defence, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure or regulated sectors
*Strong knowledge of planning, cost control, risk and earned value management
*Proficient with Primavera P6, MSP, Excel and reporting tools
*Eligible for or already holding UK security clearance

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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