Project Controls Engineer

Orion Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Project Controls Engineer for a contract role. The position involves supporting project management activities, maintaining schedules, and reporting on progress. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience in project execution, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment focused on energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Execution / Project Controls.
• Solid knowledge of project control tools and principles.
• Experience in oil & gas industry planning roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Package Manager with project controls for assigned work packages.
• Maintain and update package schedules, supporting integration into the overall project schedule.
• Provide progress reporting, including updates, KPIs and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Analytical skills

Project control tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We have a current opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer on a contract basis with a leading energy company. The position will be based in Flintshire, North Wales with regular visits to the HQ in London.

Purpose: Support the Package Manager in overseeing contractor performance and assist Project Controls in preparing, updating, and reporting on package/contract schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Package Manager with project controls for assigned work packages.
• Attend contractor meetings and site visits.
• Maintain and update package schedules, supporting integration into the overall project schedule.
• Provide progress reporting, including updates, KPIs, forecasts, variance analysis, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor project compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Verify contractor progress and payment applications.
• Support action plans to prevent cost and schedule overruns through value engineering.
• Review and challenge schedule, cost, and manpower forecasts.
• Prepare performance and progress reports for review with project leadership.
• Maintain project lessons learned and change management records.
• Support monitoring of permitting activities.

Interfaces

Internal: Package team, Project Controls, Engineering, HSE

External: Contractors, Local authorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Execution / Project Controls
• Solid knowledge of project control tools and principles
• Experience in oil & gas industry planning roles
• Proficient in Primavera P6, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in energy transition

Diversity & Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion: As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome a wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Administrative and Support Services