Cost Management Analyst

Job Title: Cost Management Analyst

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £49,500 depending on skills & experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will manage the Project Control processes for a portfolio of projects, (such as a particular work package), or support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing Project Control on a larger project.

You will bring a level of experience in one or more areas of Project Control practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application.

Core duties:

• You will perform advanced project reporting & scheduling, utlising Project Control Toolsets
• Attend on the job training as appropriate and coach others where needed.
• You will lead the Project Control processes on a small project or a work package of a larger project
• You will manage the Project Control processes on a full project lifecycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved.
• You will agrees Project Control approach with stakeholders, and prepare realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate
• You will consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives., this will also include supporting and promoting the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation

Essential Skills:

• You will have experience of reporting of projects utilising cost control data and trend analysis
• You will demonstrate experience supporting multiple programmes and Programme performance reporting
• You will be experienced in schedule and cost integration activities
• You will have experience using SAP
• You will have comprehensive understanding of one or more Project Control tools techniques and practices
• You will be expected to have a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification, or willing to gain

The QEC Class Output Management Team:

The QEC Class Output Management (COM) Team coordinates maintenance, engineering, and availability planning for QEC Aircraft career ensuring work packages are delivered efficiently, risks managed, and stakeholders aligned to keep each ship operational, safe, and ready for Royal Navy tasking.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 28th October 2026

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.