Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration, supporting the UK Ministry of Defence across major programmes.
About the Opportunity:
As a member of our growing team, we are looking to speak with experienced Project Controls Managers to help us assist our clients deliver highly complex projects and programmes. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping our clients successfully deliver highly complex projects and programmes. While the position is primarily based in Bristol, our client requires that our team be available to work periodically from their facilities across the South West for 2 to 3 days per week with the rest of the week being hybrid / remote.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Oversight of the following activities across programmes and projects in the defence sectors:
- Cost Control
- Planning
- Risk and Issue Management
- Document Control
- Estimating
- Co‑ordination of Change Control
- Governance and Assurance
In Addition:
- Experience of working within one of the Project Controls subfunctions or as a Project Controls Manager on large and complex infrastructure and / or equipment projects.
- Knowledge within more than one of the Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
- Experience of developing a project or programme baseline, managing change and analysing performance against the baseline.
- Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project and working within a multi‑functional team.
- An ability to manage senior stakeholders and effectively communicate the performance of complex projects / programmes, identifying where action needs to be taken.
- Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge and proactive in supporting clients deliver their project / programme.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Strong knowledge of the Defence industry and working in a high‑profile Tier 1, Prime and / or subcontractor organisation.
- Able to operate autonomously, with authority, skilled in developing and building relationships.
- Expert in the use of P3M practices and a specialist in the application of advanced project controls / management tools.
- Consultancy focus with a proven track record in delivery.
- Able to identify client requirements and scope wider business opportunities.
- Skilled in the provision of coaching and mentoring.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Significant track record of successful project delivery.
- Ideally APM PPQ qualified.
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner (desirable but not essential).
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
- Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
- Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
- Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days’ extra holiday.
- Hybrid and flexible working options to support work–life balance.
Our Culture:
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