Project Controls Engineer

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd in London is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our established team delivering major infrastructure programmes. You will develop, maintain and monitor integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Project, and provide planning, cost control, forecasting and risk analysis to support decision-making.

Working in a hybrid environment across transport, aviation, energy and water sectors, you will produce reports and dashboards, analyse progress, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Construction/PM or related (desirable).
• Experience in project controls on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost management and reporting.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Experience with Power BI and Excel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Support planning, cost control, forecasting, change management and risk analysis.
• Produce project reports, dashboards and performance metrics for internal teams and clients.
• Analyse project progress, identify risks, and support mitigation planning.
• Assist with earned value management (EVM), project reporting and governance processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Cost management

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Risk analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Project Controls Engineer

Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We are partnering with a globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for delivering innovative engineering, design and advisory services on some of the world's most complex and high-profile infrastructure and built environment projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainability and collaborative project delivery, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is shaping the future of the UK's infrastructure.

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will become part of an established Project Controls team supporting the successful delivery of major programmes across sectors including transport, aviation, energy, water, defence and the built environment. Working within integrated client teams, you will play a key role in providing accurate planning, cost, risk and performance information to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

• Develop, maintain and monitor integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Support project controls activities including planning, cost control, forecasting, change management and risk analysis.
• Produce project reports, dashboards and performance metrics for internal teams and clients.
• Analyse project progress, identify programme risks and opportunities, and support mitigation planning.
• Assist with earned value management (EVM), project reporting and governance processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, planners and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the continuous improvement of project controls processes, systems and reporting.

About You

• Previous experience in a Project Controls, Planning or Project Controls Engineering role.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost management and project reporting.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel and project controls reporting tools is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.

Why Apply?

• Work on nationally significant and internationally recognised infrastructure projects.
• Join a collaborative, people-focused consultancy that places innovation, sustainability and technical excellence at the heart of every project.
• Gain exposure to complex multidisciplinary programmes alongside industry-leading professionals.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development and chartership support.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working.
• Be part of a culture that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing and making a positive impact on the communities its projects serve.