National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Project Controller Job (Defence, Aerospace, or Energy Sector)

MIGSO-PCUBED
Bristol
4 weeks ago
Create job alert

Project Controller Job (Defence, Aerospace, or Energy Sector)

Application Deadline:31 July 2025

Department:Project Controls

Employment Type:Permanent

Location:Bristol

Description

Join MIGSO-PCUBED - Where Innovation Meets Impact

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere. We take pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive community, which strengthens our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients. As a rapidly growing organization, we consider our people our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to offering robust learning and development opportunities that empower individual growth in line with our ambitious goals.

We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, inclusivity is second nature, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are embedded in everything we do. With passion and purpose, we promote open dialogue, raise awareness, and encourage every voice to be heard.

As aProject Planner, you'll be instrumental in developing, managing, and maintaining robust project schedules that drive the successful delivery of complex programmes. Based inBristol, you'll work closely with our clients in theDefence, Aerospace, or Energysectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule Development:Create and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with milestones, dependencies, and resource plans.
  • Progress Monitoring:Track progress, highlight variances, and support mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, and programme leads.
  • Reporting & Analysis:Deliver insightful reports and dashboards to inform decision-making and highlight risks or opportunities.
  • Tool & System Optimisation:Promote best practices in planning tools, especially in Primavera P6, and support continuous improvement of planning processes.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We're open to a range of backgrounds, but the ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner in theDefence, Aerospace, or Energysector.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A proactive and analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with integrating cost and risk data into schedule planning is beneficial.
  • Certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ, PRINCE2, or PMP are advantageous.
  • We actively support your development through APM qualifications and industry-recognised training.


Benefits

  • Comprehensive Learning & Development:Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Personalised Career Coaching:Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
  • APM Qualifications:Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
  • Private Medical Insurance:Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
  • RIDE2WORK Scheme:Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
  • Exciting Company Events:Participate in exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
  • Discounted Gym Membership:Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
  • Retail Discounts:Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Project Controller Job (Defence, Aerospace, or Energy Sector)

Project Controller

Project Controller

CAMO P6 Primavera Project Controller (Aviation)

Project Controls Consultant

Document Controller / Admin Support

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Sector Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Technologies & Platforms to Learn Now

From launch vehicles and CubeSats to space-based communications, climate monitoring, and lunar exploration—UK space jobs are entering a bold new era. With government investment, private capital, and ESA partnerships driving growth, demand is surging for professionals with the right skills to build and sustain this expanding space economy. Welcome to the Space Sector Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the engineering tools, simulation platforms, programming languages and mission technologies that UK employers are prioritising. Whether you're an aerospace graduate, software engineer, or systems integrator, this radar helps you target the future of UK space careers.

How to Find Hidden Space Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RAeS, UKSpace & More

The UK space sector is enjoying rapid growth—driven by satellite constellations, launch services, Earth observation, space science, and defence applications. But while demand for engineers, scientists, mission designers, and space analysts is high, many of the most compelling roles are never advertised publicly. Instead, these opportunities are often filled through professional networks, working groups, innovation clusters, and academic-industry partnerships. This guide will show you how to access hidden UK space jobs by engaging with bodies like the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), UKSpace, British Interplanetary Society (BIS), and regional space clusters. By leveraging membership directories, special-interest groups (SIGs), CPD events, and funded projects, you can position yourself to be first in line—even before roles are posted.

How to Get a Better Space Sector Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant from a role in the UK space sector can be disheartening. Whether your work was tied to satellite design, launch services, ground systems, mission operations, or Earth observation analytics, the experience and specialist knowledge you've gained is still highly valuable. The UK government’s Space Strategy, increased commercial investment, and new launch initiatives across Cornwall, Scotland, and Wales continue to drive opportunities in upstream and downstream space technologies. This guide will help you relaunch your career in the UK space sector after redundancy.