Project Control Manager

Job Title: Project Control Manager

Job Location: Warton We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £67,000+ depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

You lead and manage a team of Project Control professionals, ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective Project Control service across a complex portfolio of work for multiple customers. In this role, you work closely with Line of Business Contract Owners to agree requirements, manage expectations, and resolve issues. You also lead the rollout of new toolsets and process improvements to enhance delivery capability. Additionally, you are responsible for performance reporting, Integrated Business Planning, demand and supply resource planning, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Core Duties:

Essential

• Significant experience in stakeholder leadership, team leadership and team management
• Extensive Project Control knowledge and experience, including Earned Value Management, scheduling and change control
• Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work, with a number of priorities at any given time
• Detailed knowledge of performance reporting, Integrated Business Planning, demand/supply resource planning and Health & Safety

Desirable

• Knowledge of Engineering programmes

The Team:

The Design, Development, Test & Evaluation (DDT&E) organisation is a 2,400+ strong engineering team delivering projects across multiple aircraft platforms, including Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, F-35, FalconWorks and FCAS, supported by five Centres of Excellence and a central operations team.

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 candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement:

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: 23rd March 2026

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.

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