Project Control Engineer

Global Edge Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a skilled Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer to support a major turnaround project in Scotland. This mid-senior level role involves cost estimation, project controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project success within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost estimating and project controls within the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of project control systems and cost management tools.
• Effective communicator with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform cost estimation and quality assurance reviews.
• Prepare check estimates and schedules for various project scopes.
• Compile and deliver monthly project progress and performance reports.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project planning

Project controls

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Analytical capabilities

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project control systems

Cost management tools

Reporting software

Job description

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Global Edge Group are working closely with an international operator to support project activities at their plant in Fife. We are seeking a skilled Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer to play a key role in cost estimation, schedule coordination, and project controls. This is a great opportunity to be part of a major turnaround project within a high-performing, safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform cost estimation and quality assurance reviews.
• Prepare check estimates and schedules for various project scopes.
• Support project cost and schedule assessments.
• Maintain and monitor change control processes and cost tracking systems.
• Compile and deliver monthly project progress and performance reports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial and accounting reporting standards.
• Collaborate closely with estimators, planners, schedulers, and client accounting teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in cost estimating, project planning, and project controls within the industrial or energy sector.
• Strong working knowledge of project control systems, cost management tools, and reporting software.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving project environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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