Project Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK seeks a Project Controls Engineer to oversee planning, cost control, and risk analysis for high-value projects in nuclear and defence sectors. This hybrid role demands strong expertise in Primavera P6 and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to drive projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project controls or planning.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and familiar with NEC3/4 contracts.
• SC Clearance or ability to obtain required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control project schedules and budgets using Primavera P6.
• Produce and maintain cost/resource-loaded schedules.
• Engage with clients to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Analysis

Risk Management

Primavera P6

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Engineer

Location: Chorley

Sector: Engineering / Nuclear / Defence

Employment Type: Contract OR Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid Role

Contact: [e-mail] | 0151 666 8929

Clearance: SC Clearance or Ability to Obtain

Overview:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation for a Project Controls Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-value engineering projects. You will be responsible for the planning, cost control, risk analysis, and reporting across a portfolio of complex projects within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear or defence.

This role is ideal for an experienced Project Controls professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong Primavera P6 knowledge, and can confidently support project delivery from tender through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor and control project schedules and budgets using Primavera P6
• Establish and maintain Work Breakdown and Cost Breakdown Structures
• Produce, update, and manage cost/resource-loaded schedules and baselines
• Perform change control, trend analysis, risk integration, and scenario planning
• Engage with internal teams, clients, and supply chain to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Provide accurate and timely reporting: project status, earned value, progress metrics
• Support Project Managers with forecasting, performance reviews, and recovery options
• Lead or contribute to planning meetings, internal reviews, and client interfaces
• Mentor and guide junior planning support where applicable
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, project governance, and industry standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project controls or planning role- Essential
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and understanding of project planning fundamentals- Essential
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, or defence environments- Essential
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts and associated programme requirements- Essential
• Ability to interpret and present earned value analysis, forecasts, and cost/resource data- Essential
• SC Clearance- Ability to Obtain and be Eligible.- - Essential
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and interrogating data effectively- Essential
• Familiarity with DCMA 14-point schedule assessments- Desirable
• Professional training or certification (e.g. PRINCE2, ACostE, APM) - Desirable
• Experience in integrated schedule, cost, and resource analysis across project portfolios- Desirable
• Previous use of systems such as CEMAR, DCC, Business Central, Reveal, Power BI- Desirable

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a team working on high-impact, long-term projects where you can shape delivery outcomes and drive improvements in cost, time, and risk performance.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at

[e-mail]

0151 666 8929