Project Controls Engineer

AGM Construction Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project and cost management consultancy in Leeds seeks a Project Controls Engineer to enhance their Controls and Assurance Team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in project controls methodologies, and experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Membership or working towards RICS, APM, or ACostE.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of contract management (NEC, IChemE, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Support Controls and Assurance team on complex projects.
• Coordinate with various project stakeholders for timely advice.
• Manage change processes including producing reports.

Skills

Project controls methodologies

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Recognized diploma or degree

Tools

Primavera

Prism

Cobra

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Project Controls Engineer, Leeds

If you are applying from outside the UK, please include all relevant UK work experience and any additional UK connections, such as family.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading project and cost management consultancy operating across property, transport, and industry sectors. We focus on creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to manage complex projects effectively.

Team and Development

Our Controls and Assurance Team combines proven project controls methods with innovative thinking and technology, supporting projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We prioritize staff training, development, and career progression, offering a comprehensive development program.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our successful team based in Leeds, supporting clients in the North Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controls and Assurance team on complex projects.
• Coordinate with programme managers, project managers, Quantity Surveyors, risk consultants, and planners to deliver timely, professional advice.
• Ensure data consistency across cost and other project control disciplines.
• Align actual costs with financial data.
• Review contractor and supplier payment applications against project progress.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining project controls for cost, schedule, and risk.
• Manage change processes, including producing change reports and analyzing cost impacts.
• Verify client’s cost data, such as estimates and forecasts.
• Generate monthly reports and updates using software like Power BI or Tableau.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognized diploma, degree, or relevant experience.
• Membership or working towards membership of RICS, APM, ACostE, or similar.
• Experience with Primavera planning and scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of project controls methodologies and earned value analysis tools like Prism or Cobra.
• Ability to reconcile costs across systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of contract management (NEC, IChemE, FIDIC).
• Strong client engagement and advisory skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in IT and awareness of health and safety legislation.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Confident, professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and creative thinker.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Collaborative with strong relationship-building skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.