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MOD Contract Opportunities | Bristol
We are recruiting for a number of current Project Controller contract vacancies supporting MOD programmes around Bristol.
New requirements are released regularly through an established MOD delivery framework, with additional vacancies added most weeks. The individual programme or defence domain can change, although the core Project Controls capability remains broadly consistent.
These roles offer the chance to work directly within MOD delivery environments where Project Controls has a genuine part in understanding performance and supporting project decisions. Contract lengths vary by assignment and extensions are common, with many people remaining on assignments beyond the initial contract period.
Essential eligibility
There are some firm requirements across these vacancies. You must:
- Be a sole British national
- Already hold current SC clearance
- Have a strong UK defence or MOD-facing background
- Be able to work in Bristol around 3 days per week
- Live within a realistic commuting distance as routine travel to Bristol is not expensed
- Be comfortable working on an inside IR35 contract
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Contract rates
Rates are determined by the framework level attached to each requirement:
- Level 2 / C2: £250-£300/day inside IR35
- Level 3 / C1: £350-£400/day inside IR35
What we are looking for
We are interested in Project Controllers with strong UK defence experience who can demonstrate genuine hands-on Project Controls capability.
The exact mix will vary between vacancies, but relevant experience can include:
- Integrated Project Controls across cost, schedule, risk, change and performance
- Performance Measurement Baseline development or maintenance
- Forecasting and performance analysis
- Earned Value Management
- Resource planning
- Cost and schedule integration
- Risk and change control
- Analysing Project Controls information rather than simply producing reports
- Working with Project Managers, planners, cost specialists, risk teams and suppliers
- Supporting corrective action and project decision-making
- Controls assurance, governance or coaching at a more senior level
We are particularly interested in people who can show what they have actually owned or analysed.
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A Project Controller title on its own is not enough. These roles are unlikely to suit candidates whose experience is mainly PMO administration, meeting support, report collation or chasing actions without wider Project Controls depth.
Some vacancies may ask for additional experience within a particular defence domain such as air, maritime, land, digital or infrastructure. These requirements vary as new roles are released.
Experience within MOD, DE&S or a closely related UK defence environment is particularly relevant. Experience with EVM, planning, cost control or project risk can also be valuable depending on the individual requirement.
About the vacancies
These are current MOD contract opportunities rather than one single project vacancy.
New Project Controls requirements are released regularly and the programme, domain and specific controls emphasis can change as further vacancies are added.
If your background matches the core requirements above, apply. I will review your experience against the current vacancies and contact you.
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