Project Control Specialist

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in West Cumbria is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to oversee waste treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the nuclear or construction sectors and strong commercial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary of £45k - £55k, flexible working conditions, and various benefits including a pension and health cover.

Benefits

Pension 13% combined

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Company Bonus

Health cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer or similar.
• Experience in a highly regulated sector such as Nuclear or Engineering.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial delivery of waste treatment projects.
• Support bid development and pricing strategy.
• Ensure project compliance with financial processes.

Skills

Project Controls experience

Cost engineering

Attention to detail

Strong systems and IT skills

Job description

Job Description

This exciting opportunity is based at a nuclear-licensed facility in West Cumbria, where a team of professionals is leading safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste treatment operations with regular site presence required.

Who this job would suit:

This role would suit a detail-oriented individual with strong commercial acumen and experience in Project Controls or cost engineering, particularly within the nuclear, construction, or relevant highly regulated sectors. The ideal candidate will be confident working cross-functionally with operational and technical teams, and comfortable engaging with stakeholders in a regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual delivery of waste treatment projects.
• Support bid development, including pricing strategy and commercial input.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure projects align with pricing and business objectives.
• Ensure project compliance with internal financial processes and controls.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer or similar (cost engineer, etc).
• Experience in a highly regulated sector such as Nuclear, Engineering, etc.
• Strong systems and IT skills, with excellent attention to detail

Salary: £45k - £55k (dependent on experience)

Location: West Cumbria

Hybrid working

Permanent – 37.5 hrs per week – Flexible – core hours 0900-1530 (Mon-Fri)

Benefits:

• Pension 13% combined.
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 3 x Death in Service
• Flexible working
• Company Bonus
• EV Vehicle hire.
• Energy tariff discounts
• Health cover
• Shutdown period
• Extra Volunteer days
• Buy & Sell extra holidays
• Cycle to Work

APPLY NOW! Contact Jacob on [e-mail] or call 0161 4166249.