Project Controls Assurance SME | Defence | SC Clearance

Project overview

Project Controls Assurance SME | Defence | SC Clearance

SR2 is partnering with an exciting client operating within the UK Defence sector to secure an experienced Project Controls Assurance SME supporting a complex Live Service portfolio.

This is a hands-on assurance position for someone who can challenge delivery plans, interrogate project controls, assess risk and provide independent recommendations to improve programme performance.

What you'll be doing:

What we're looking for:

• Corsham, Wiltshire
• 3 days onsite per week
• £500 per day | Inside IR35
• Contract until end of March, with potential 3-6 month extension
• SC clearance required
• This is a UK eyes only project and we will only accept sole UK nationals
• Leading independent project controls assurance reviews and delivery health checks.
• Reviewing project schedules, critical paths, milestones and dependencies.
• Assessing RAIDO processes, risk escalation and mitigation effectiveness.
• Challenging delivery forecasts, RAG status and programme confidence.
• Conducting delivery maturity assessments and identifying control weaknesses.
• Analysing management information, KPIs and portfolio performance trends.
• Working alongside Delivery Managers, PMO teams and senior stakeholders to improve delivery governance.
• Providing actionable assurance reports and recommendations.
• Strong background in Project Controls Assurance, Programme Assurance or Project Controls.
• Proven experience in schedule assurance, RAID/RAIDO management and delivery risk analysis.
• Experience independently reviewing delivery plans, project controls and governance effectiveness.
• Excellent knowledge of critical path analysis, dependencies, forecasting and milestone tracking.
• Experience conducting project health checks, maturity assessments and assurance reviews.
• Confidence constructively challenging senior delivery stakeholders.
• Experience within Defence, government or similarly complex regulated environments would be beneficial.

Project details

Interested? Apply or contact SR2 to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

• SC clearance is required; eligible clearance transfers may be considered.
• Successful candidates must complete BPSS checks.
• Three days per week onsite in Corsham
• Start: 3rd November 2026
• Duration: 5 month
• Location: Corsham, UK, GB
• Rate: 63-63 EUR/h