Job Title: Project Controller
Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)
Service Area: Project Authority
Hours of Work: 37 Per week
Salary: up to £38,000
What You’ll be doing:
You’ll support the KBS Project Control team and will be responsible for maintaining the 2 year programme through the Keystone E2E Project Delivery tool.
You’ll provide a vital role in the collation of data and analysis of milestones, to inform the wider business on overall project performance; and help towards business profitability.
Liaising with the Programme Planner and Estimator to assess impact of changes against the Infra Programme, you’ll analyse Keystone for anomalies using the exceptions report and escalate any identified issues to the Project Manager. Being responsible for provision of statistics for driving KPIs/PIs to timely completion using experience and knowledge to solve problems.
You’ll Have:
A good understanding of project lifecycles. Experience using Microsoft Project and Excel, with the ability to produce clear reports, produce formulae and utilise pivot tables, apply analytical thinking to identify issues and develop effective solutions. While familiarity with systems such as Keystone would be advantageous, it is not essential.
About you:
You’ll be adaptable in responding to change and uncertainty to deliver what is needed whilst collaborating and building relationships with teams across the organisation.
You’ll get:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group income protection
* Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
* Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
* Continued professional career development
* Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
* Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
* 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 28th January 2026 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing 9th February 2026.
About Us:
At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.
With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed