About this Project Delivery Professional role at Rolls-Royce
Job Description
Job Title: Project Delivery Professional – Submarines
Location: Derby
Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to join the AUKUS programme team.
The AUKUS programme team has a broad range of accountabilities that deliver on Rolls-Royce involvement in the AUKUS trilateral agreement. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to be involved in a multigenerational programme at a very formative time.
What you will be doing:
You’ll be focused on collaborative working within a dynamic team, ensuring the effective deployment of programme management tools and processes. Responsibilities include:
- Interfacing with internal teams to ensure a cohesive programme that delivers the programme requirements
- Developing materials to support various internal and external customer reviews
- Providing information in support of business case development and supporting contract bid activities
- Provide input to financial management processes, including estimating costs and managing cost profiles.
- Maintain, develop & communicate the plan in the designated planning tool sets (both P6, DevOps and SAP)
- Ensure the project controls processes are effectively deployed and maintained
Position Qualifications:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with
- Broad, general knowledge of Project Management
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships
- Organised with a proactive attitude
- An adaptable individual who is content dealing with the ambiguity present in the early stage of the programme
- Experience of planning, ideally with Primavera P6, and experience of project delivery or project controls
- Attained an APM Project Management Qualification or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge
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 is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
People Leader: Edward Foster
Grade: NGS 7-10
