Job Title: Project Manager – Cost
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – flexible)
Contract Type: 12-month, 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £47 PAYE or £63.40 UMBRELLA (INSIDE IR35)
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Project Professional to join the Contract Integration & Delivery team on the Dreadnought Programme. This role plays a vital part in delivering integrated project management services, with a focus on cost control, lifecycle governance, and continuous improvement across design and build contracts.
You will be the key interface between the Dreadnought Programme and the Alliance Programme Team, working closely with senior stakeholders and driving process alignment across key programme functions.
Key Responsibilities
Full Programme Costing (FPC):
* Lead strategic cost forecasting, analysis, and reporting
* Develop and present narratives on assumptions, risks, dependencies, and opportunities
* Interface with key stakeholders including Finance Director and Programme Director
* Manage data finalisation and customer submissions
Earned Value / EAC Process Integration:
1. Align and influence FPC with contract and CAM processes
2. Support afford...