Lead Project Controller

Job title:Lead Project ControllerLocation: Scotstoun; Glasgow; We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: Up to £46,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing:

Leading project controls processes deployment in support of large high value projects across the project lifecycle

Applying their expert understanding of project controls techniques and knowledge of project controls toolsets (e.g. EVM, Risk, Change) to produce project controls deliverables

Leading the collation of programme performance metrics from various data sources to report against cost, schedule, milestone delivery and other KPIs and supporting the facilitation/chairing of meetings

Providing support to the Project Managers / Control Account Managers to manage cost, schedule and quality with associated data and metrics where required, as well as support to resolve emergent project issues and mitigate risk

Performing quarterly estimate at Completion and resource profiling process - providing support to the process and/or being accountable for specific outputs

Supporting the implementation of the risk and opportunity process on projects, including reviewing contingencies where required

Taking lead on various project outputs that require a high level of problem solving, expert knowledge, and analysis

Your skills and experiences:Essential:

Comprehensive project controls experience demonstrated in a professional capacity

Excellent understanding of Project Controls processes including Project Reporting, EVM, Cost Management, Scheduling, Risk & Opportunity Management and Baseline Change Management

Experience in using Project Controls toolsets for reporting such a Tableau

Ability to interpret and analyse complex multiple data sources of management information and present to senior stakeholders with recommendations

Experience in advanced problem-solving including root cause analysis to support effective programme issue resolution

Desirable:

Experience in a Project Controller / Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor role within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment

Experience of coaching other in project controls methodologies

APM-Q or relevant degree qualification

Benefits:You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Project Controls team:Working on our Type 26 Programme which involved the delivery of 8 Naval Ships across the UK. You will be supporting the Control Account Manager (CAM) and Project Manager, you will work alongside and supporting several Project Controllers as well as engaging with other internal teams. BAE Systems will offer you the opportunity to develop you career further and to build you network of like-minded individuals, you will also have the chance to work towards relevant qualifications.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.Closing Date:22^nd February 2024 - Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 4^th March.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.