Project Controller

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
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• 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

19 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

25 Oct 2026

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