ILIOS - Assistant Project Controls Engineer

NUKEM Ltd.; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 8.5%

Private medical scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Leave carryover option

Salary sacrifice schemes

Maternity pay 18 weeks

Union partnership

Development support

Long service awards

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NUVIA in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Engineer to support cost management, reporting, and document control across a project portfolio. You will work closely with Project Managers and PMO functions to ensure timely, accurate project information and governance.

The role is based at Milton Park, Abingdon with travel to Culham, adopting a hybrid pattern with three days in the office per week. A background in project controls and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project controls role within a project-based environment.
• Understanding of cost management, reporting, change control, and performance measurement.
• Experience preparing reports, maintaining project data, and supporting governance activities.
• Knowledge of document control processes and document management systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word with strong data accuracy.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project performance reports, dashboards and management information for governance.
• Support cost management activities including budget tracking, expenditure reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and change control administration.
• Administer and maintain project documentation, ensuring records are controlled, auditable and compliant with procedures.
• Support collection, validation and analysis of project performance data for timely information to teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project control processes including reporting cycles, action tracking, meeting support and data management.

Skills

Experience in project controls

Project controls principles

Report preparation

Document control processes

MS Excel / PowerPoint / Word

Organisation / analytical / comms

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

ILIOS - Assistant Project Controls Engineer

Job details

Job category

DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Other

Job title

ILIOS - Assistant Project Controls Engineer

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Role: Assistant Project Controls Engineer

Location:Milton Park,Abingdon with travel to Culham.

Work Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week office presence.

Duration: Permanent

ILIOS Overview

ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.

ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design.

Working as part of the public‑private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery.

The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme.

The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK.

Description of job:

The Assistant Project Controls Engineer supports the delivery of effective project controls across the portfolio by providing reporting, cost management, and document control services. Working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls Engineers, and PMO functions, the role ensures the timely production of project information, accurate cost reporting, and effective management of project documentation. The role contributes to strong governance, informed decision‑making, and successful project delivery through the provision of reliable project data, controls, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain project performance reports, dashboards, and management information to support project and portfolio governance requirements.
• Support cost management activities including budget tracking, expenditure reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and change control administration.
• Administer and maintain project documentation, ensuring records are controlled, accurate, auditable, and compliant with organisational procedures.
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project performance data, providing timely and accurate information to project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project control processes including reporting cycles, action tracking, meeting support, and data management activities.

Profile

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Experience in a project controls, project support, PMO, cost control, or project administration role within a project‑based environment.
• Understanding of project controls principles, including cost management, reporting, change control, and performance measurement.
• Experience preparing reports, maintaining project data, and supporting project governance activities.
• Knowledge of document control processes and experience using document management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other project reporting tools, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a project delivery team.

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.
• 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• In Partnership with Trade Unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Fantastic Employee Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England

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Address

Milton Park, Abingdon

General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.