Project Controller – Defence

MIGSO-PCUBED Open

Hybrid London Full-time Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at MIGSO-PCUBED. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £55,000–£101,250.

Estimated pay

MIGSO-PCUBED has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£55,000 – £101,250

What the middle half of mid-level accounting roles in London paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median £68,250. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

RoleAccounting

SeniorityMid-level

LocationLondon

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedJun 12, 2026

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build and maintain project plans, then compare delivery against milestones, budgets and required outputs
Create project dashboards and reports, while helping forecast costs and track resource use
Support the handling of risks, issues and dependencies, using project data to spot trends and areas to improve
Help run governance reviews and stakeholder meetings, and keep programme records compliant with controls processes
Work with project teams to improve information quality and strengthen project controls and PMO practices

What you bring

You have worked in project controls, a PMO, planning, project support or coordination
You understand project lifecycles and governance, and have prepared reports, KPIs and management information
You can use Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
You hold current SC clearance, or can qualify for it and are prepared to complete the vetting process

Who this fits

This London-based role is full-time and hybrid, and suits someone who can analyse project information and work with multidisciplinary teams. You need current SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it; the stated eligibility factors include British citizenship or suitable residency status and meeting the required UK residency period.

From the employer

Location: London, UK (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Controller to join our growing Defence consultancy team, supporting the delivery of complex and high-profile programmes across the UK Defence sector.
Working alongside Project Managers, Programme Managers, and senior stakeholders, you will provide critical project controls support, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on strategically important programmes that contribute to the UK's national security and defence capabilities.

Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and plans.
Track project performance against key milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
Produce accurate project reporting, dashboards, and management information.
Support forecasting activities and monitor project costs and resource utilisation.
Assist in risk, issue, and dependency management processes.
Analyse project data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Support project governance activities, including review boards and stakeholder meetings.
Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with programme controls processes.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely project information.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls and PMO practices.

Experience in a Project Controls, PMO, Project Planning, Project Support, or Project Coordination role.
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and governance processes.
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience producing project reports, KPIs, and management information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, Engineering, or highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of project planning tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Familiarity with risk and schedule management methodologies.
Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects involved, applicants must either:

Hold current SC (Security Check) Clearance; or
Be eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance.

Eligibility typically requires:

British citizenship or appropriate residency status.
A minimum period of UK residency in line with UK Government vetting requirements.

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