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Rolls-Royce · Onsite · Derby

Job Description

Project Controller - Test

Derby / Hybrid – 3 days on site per week

Full time

 

 

Why Rolls-Royce?

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Controller to join Test & Experimental Engineering (T&EE) in Derby. T&EE brings together our global capability across Measurement & Test Engineering, Development Engineering and the planning and execution of Experimental Test & Rig activities to optimise investment in capability and decrease the overall cost and schedule of new product development.

 

The role covers a diverse portfolio of projects from across our UK and global test facilities and supports a variety of workstreams including Test Capability, Infrastructure, Rigs, Retained IT and Defence.

 

 

 

What you will be doing:

 

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for

 

·       Supporting the Project Manager to govern, manage and report on the portfolio of projects within T&EE

·       Organising and facilitating the regular drum beat of meetings

·       Co-ordinating the inputs from across the Group T&EE sub-functions for the Capital Budget process to support annual commitments, including 5YP and resource planning

·       Supporting the delivery of the T&EE key milestones and as well as the wider portfolio of projects

·       Co-ordinating and reporting on risk management across the portfolio

·       Supporting and implementing assurance checks for the change management process for the portfolio

·       Interfacing with the central Project Manage Office to implement best practice and ensure alignment with company management processes

 

 

 

Who we are looking for:

 

We are looking for someone who has

  • Experience of working as a Project Controller in portfolio environment
  • Demonstrated significant personal accountability for Quality, Time, Cost, and performance
  • Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience and member of a professional body and working towards an APMPQ qualification or equivalent

·       Good communication, presentation skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and global environment

 

Regional Benefits:

 

  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
  • Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
  • Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
  • Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

 

 

 

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

 

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

 

 

Grade – SNBG 7-10

Hiring Manager – Lucy Reeve

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

21 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

20 Oct 2026
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