Project Controls Engineer - Energy

Frontier Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Project Controls Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This role involves delivering integrated project controls services and offers a chance to work on pivotal nuclear projects. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals eager to learn and contribute to the UK's energy future, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Access to structured training and development pathways

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, cost, or risk on infrastructure/energy projects.
• Familiarity with project controls tools and techniques.
• Interest in the nuclear sector and eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track budgets and monitor cost performance.
• Support risk and change management processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost management

Risk analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Due to increasing demand within our clients Energy division, we are seeking aProject Controls Engineer to join their dynamic and supportive team, supporting key clients in the nuclear sector during a period of significant growth. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role on complex, high-profile projects and contribute to the successful delivery of the UK’s energy future.

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will provide essential support in the delivery of integrated project controls services—planning, cost management, risk analysis, and performance reporting.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative individual who is looking to develop expertise within a complex and regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and manage schedules (Primavera P6)

• Track budgets and cost performance

• Support risk and change management

• Report on progress using tools like Power BI & Excel

• Work closely with project managers and suppliers

• Ensure project data is accurate and decision-ready

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in planning, cost, or risk on infrastructure/energy projects

• Familiar with P6, Excel, and project controls tools

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Interest in working in the nuclear sector

• Eligible for security clearance

• What is on offer

• The opportunity to work on transformational nuclear projects at the forefront of UK energy development.

• Access to structured training and development pathways within project controls.

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture that values growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.