Project Controls Consultant

Description
Sagentia Defence is a leading consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation in the defence and security sectors, leveraging our deep expertise in science and technology to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our customers. Our collaborative approach with government departments and major aerospace and defence organisations ensures that we are not only meeting today's demands but also anticipating and preparing for the future. As we embark on an ambitious growth journey, we are looking for talented and experienced Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) Consultants to join our P3M team of experts based in Bristol.

Joining Sagenita Defence means becoming part of one of the UK’s leading consultancies, where your skills and expertise will be valued and nurtured.  Being part of a global brand, you will also have access to wider development opportunities across the Group. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing an exciting, evolving, and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to work on high-profile defence programmes, Sagentia Defence is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities
As a P3M Consultant (Project Controller), you will play an integral role in supporting customers to deliver key outputs and capabilities to an agreed baseline. You will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, sharing accurate information (KPIs) with stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure correct decisions are made for successful project delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles

Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP).

Strong track record of monitoring projects to time, cost, and quality.

Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background.

Demonstratable experience of delivering quality on projects.

Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.

Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN.

Strong verbal, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure.

Ability to travel to client sites across UK as required. (Predominantly South and South-West Regions).

Desirable:

Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development.

Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients.

Experience of Scheduling and Planning in a project environment (e.g., Microsoft Project 2016 or Primavera 6 certification)

Experience of performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) as part of the approvals process.

Experience of Risk Management in a project environment (e.g., Management of Risk (MoR) or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM))

Experience in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in project environment (e.g., Foundation or Practitioner)

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.

Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company.

To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency.

You can expect:

To work in an exciting, fast paced environment where you will have the opportunity to add value and make a difference.

To work for a forward thinking, agile organisation who embrace diversity.

Empowerment to deliver in a trusting and supportive environment.

The opportunity to further enhance your skills through a training and development programme tailored to support your career aspirations.

The support and encouragement to develop a long term and rewarding career.

To work in an environment where creativity and innovation is encouraged and rewarded