Project Controls Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance and parental progs

Reimbursement for professional dev and

memberships

Matched funding for volunteering

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Project Controls Engineer to support implementation of Project Controls processes and governance for HPC. You will ensure effective reporting, maintain CBS/WBS-aligned forecasts, and provide timely, accurate insights to influence project decisions.

Role emphasizes data quality, cross-functional collaboration, and use of tools like Ecosys, P6, and ARM within a nuclear program environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
• Proven experience of Project Controls including tools to deliver project insight and assess performance.
• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts and Project Controls data in alignment with CBS/WBS.
• Maintain all Project Controls data within software systems such as Ecosys, P6, ARM.
• Coordinate and produce Project Controls reports on a defined cycle with commentary on time-related drivers.
• Assist in the Trend & Change process with analysis at the project level.
• Deliver clear insights to support robust decision-making using technical and financial data.
• Provide analytical support to Project Controls Managers and Engineers.

Skills

Project controls

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Control methodologies

Education

HND or equivalent in project management/engineering

Tools

Ecosys

P6

ARM

Job description

About the Opportunity

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Benefits

• free single medical cover
• digital GP service
• family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay
• free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK – we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. HPC’s two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects’ clean energy benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

The Project Controls Engineer is supporting the implementation of Project Controls specific processes and framework. You will follow all governance arrangements for Integrated Project Controls providing effective reporting of Project Controls information in a timely and accurate manner.

Role responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts and Project Controls data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
• Accurately maintain all Project Controls data for their area of responsibility within the Project Controls software systems e.g. Ecosys, P6, ARM etc.
• Co-ordinate and produce Project controls reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing
• Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions
• Analytical support for Project Controls Managers and Senior Project Controls Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions

Education, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
• Proven experience of Project Controls including the tools and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance
• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and nontechnical audiences

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/