Job Title: Project Controls Lead Location: Chorley (Hybrid - onsite as required) Salary: Competitive - Contact considered Role Overview The Project Controls Lead is responsible for driving excellence across the Defence portfolio, providing senior oversight of project schedules, budgets, and reporting. Acting as the primary Project Controls interface, this role ensures accurate, realistic, and achievable planning while supporting decision-making, mitigating risks, and maintaining stakeholder confidence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Lead Project Controls activity across the portfolio, setting standards, embedding best practice, and mentoring junior staff. Act as the main point of contact for Project Controls within the portfolio. Ensure all project work meets NIS Project Controls standard requirements. Oversee quality assurance of programme data and reporting prior to internal or client release. Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and manage integrated, cost- and resource-loaded P6 schedules and baselines. Monitor and control schedules throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Apply change control, assess impacts, and provide evidence-based recommendations. Conduct scenario and "what-if" planning to support conflict resolution and decision-making. Performance & Reporting Produce and review portfolio and project reporting for PCM, Head of Projects, and Operati...