Project Controller

Rolls-Royce is hiring a Project Controller. Level rates it ; you can apply on Rolls-Royce.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
The posting mentions Ms Project, SAP and Excel among its tools and skills.
Rolls-Royce has 550 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

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Support project managers with scheduling, cost control, financial reporting, and project governance at Rolls-Royce.

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Job Description

Project Controller

Pattern: Full-Time Hybrid

Working Location: Winsford

Job Description

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As the Project Controller you will support the project manager and the team by keeping everything organised, tracked and reported.

What you will be doing:

Scheduling & tracking: Maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers.
Budget & cost control (Controller role more finance-oriented): Track actuals vs forecast, report variances, support financial reporting.
Reporting: Prepare project dashboards, status reports, risk logs, and presentations for management.
Governance: Ensure processes, standards, and documentation are followed.
Team support: Organise meetings, take minutes, manage action logs, follow up on dependencies.
Data accuracy: Keep systems (like MS Project, OPC, or SAP) updated.

Position Qualifications

Degree level qualification or equivalent industry qualification
At least 1 year experience in a relevant discipline, preferably on project work.
Working towards APMP/PMI qualification or equivalent

Preferred requirements:

· Understanding of Project lifecycles

· Solid Excel Skills

· Strong organisational & Communication skills

· Data & Cost Awareness

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

16 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

31 Oct 2026

How we rate this

Project Controller at Rolls-Royce rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Project Controller is an open job at Rolls-Royce.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Winsford and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Rolls-Royce. Apply on Rolls-Royce

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Tell me about a project where reporting was part of your work. What did you do?
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