Project Controls Lead. LilyLifestyle

An opportunity has arisen for multiple Project Controls Managers to join a leading engineering and defence organisation delivering complex, high-profile programmes across land, sea and air environments. This role sits within an advanced mission systems and technology division focused on intelligence, surveillance, communications and weapons systems projects.

Working closely with Project and Programme Managers, you will lead project controls activities across a portfolio of technically complex programmes, ensuring robust governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead project controls governance activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and programme requirements.
• Develop, maintain and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (scope, schedule and cost).
• Oversee integrated project scheduling activities across all project phases, including supplier and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage cost control, risk and opportunity management, change control and document management processes.
• Deliver accurate performance reporting and analysis to support programme decision-making.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting frameworks.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to support successful programme delivery.
• Lead and mentor project controls professionals within a collaborative project environment.

• Demonstrable experience delivering project controls across major or complex programmes/projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control and performance reporting.
• Experience working with project controls toolsets such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Risk Hive, ERP and SAP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and provide practical solutions.
• Experience operating within highly regulated or technically complex environments would be advantageous.
• Must have British Passport for the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.