In Service Support Project Controller

BAE Systems; Samlesbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor is seeking an In Service Support Project Controller to manage budget requests, maintain accurate financial trackers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and knowledge of Project Control processes. Candidates should have project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Advanced capability in MS Excel for data analysis, tracking and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Project Control processes and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget requests from demand identification to completion.
• Maintain financial trackers and ensure accurate data representation.
• Conduct weekly data reviews to maintain accuracy and auditability.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities across the service.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Data analysis

Project Control processes

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, APM PMQ/PFQ, PMP)

Job description

In Service Support Project Controller - 00133058

Job title: In Service Support Project Controller

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage budget requests end-to-end, from initial demand identification through approval, execution and completion.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial trackers, ensuring monthly updates and correct representation within line‑by‑line cost sheets, with timely data management .
• Conduct weekly data reviews and reconciliations to ensure financial data remains accurate, current and fully auditable.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities across the service, supporting informed decision‑making and performance optimisation.
• Ensure Customer/Contract Status Reviews (CSRs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) are produced, reviewed and understood within launch timescales, securing Design Authority Services (DAS) lead approval prior to market engagement.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver agreed outputs, milestones and performance targets.

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced capability in MS Excel for data analysis , tracking and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Project Control processes, including Customer/Contract Status Review (CSR) methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong , positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, applying a proactive , customer‑focused approach to continuously improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of identifying risks and opportunities, providing recommendations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, APM PMQ/PFQ, or PMP

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Design Authority Services Project Team:

The DAS PM/PC team provides essential support for responding to Engineering Support Demands (ESDs) across Typhoon, Hawk, Tornado, and F35 platforms. The role is highly reactive, requiring team members to respond to evolving customer requirements in a fast‑paced environment. Success in this team demands adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging engineering setting.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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: 30th January 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.