Trainee Project Controller

Job Title: Trainee Project Controller

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: £ 30,571

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with project reporting and scheduling
• Query resolution of basic and routine problems
• Attend meetings, create PowerPoint presentations, agendas and take minutes
• Run local meetings for specific tasks
• Reconciliation of spend reports
• Run reports and data on a weekly/monthly basis
• Develop a knowledge of Business Unit processes and procedures.
• Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft Packages and Excel
• Attend on the job training as appropriate

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• GCSE’s in Maths, English and Science at grade C and above
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent at grade B,B,C level or 112 UCAS points

Desirable:

• A formal project management qualification such as AMPM, Prince 2 or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of performance management techniques
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Project controls, life cycle and the business environment of BAE Systems
• Basic understanding of one or more PC tools techniques and practices
• Awareness of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR’s)
• Limited experience of working with stakeholders
• Awareness of the wider PC environment, and of developments and practices in the field

Benefits:

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 Airworthiness & Product Integrity team:

Join the Europe & International Project Control Team within the Air Sector at BAE Systems, a team that plays a vital role in delivering complex, high value, and strategically significant projects on both a national and international scale. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business and develop your expertise in project control techniques.

As part of our commitment to your growth, you’ll benefit from structured, in-house Project Control training and a strong support network for a minimum of 18 months. Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or looking to advance your career in project management, this role offers real development potential within one of the most innovative and impactful areas of the business.

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: 10th July 2025

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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