Senior Project Controls

Senior Project Controls Engineer (Planning & Estimating)

Location: Bridgwater – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH)
Day Rate: £525 – £575 (Inside IR35)
Engagement: Ongoing contract

The Opportunity

Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering one of the most significant energy projects in the country.

This role sits within an Integrated Project Controls team, acting as a centre of excellence for planning, forecasting, and performance insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, data-driven decision-making across complex, high-value work packages.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6)

* Produce and manage forecasts aligned to WBS/CBS structures

* Analyse cost and schedule performance (EVM – CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC)

* Support structured reporting cycles, providing clear and insightful commentary

* Work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, risks, and performance

* Identify and challenge variances, assumptions, and forecasting outputs

* Ensure accuracy and integrity of data across project controls systems (e.g. P6, cost tools)

* Support continuous improvement of planning, estimating, and reporting processes

What We’re Looking For

* Strong experience in project controls, planning, or forecasting on major projects

* Advanced user of Primavera P6

* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting

* Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration

* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders

* Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale environments (e.g. infrastructure, defence, energy)

Desirable (Not Essential)

* Experience with cost or risk tools (e.g. EcoSys, ARM, @Risk, Safran or similar)

* Exposure to large construction or engineering programmes

* Experience working with Tier 1 contractors

Why Apply?

* Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant project

* Long-term contract providing stability through to end of 2026

* Hybrid working model

* Opportunity to work within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment

* Exposure to complex programme delivery and senior stakeholders

Eligibility

* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

* Sponsorship is not available for this role

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Senior Planner or Project Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today with your CV