Senior Project Control Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking experienced Senior Project Controls Engineers or Senior Planners to support major infrastructure projects in Bristol. This role involves performance reporting, cost management, and offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and career progression in a supportive team.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

Structured development and career progression

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in complex infrastructure sectors like nuclear, rail, aviation, or defence.
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost control.
• SC or DV clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance reporting and analysis for projects.
• Develop work breakdown structures and establish cost monitoring methods.
• Collaborate with project teams to build performance baselines.

Skills

Planning and controls

Cost control

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across Bristol and the South West, our client is looking for experienced Senior Project Controls Engineers or Senior Planners to join their expanding team.

They’re a leading consultancy in project management, cost management, and strategic advisory services, working across a wide range of sectors including defence, nuclear, rail, aviation, renewables, highways, and water/utilities,

Based in Bristol, you'll be part of a regional project controls team supporting major infrastructure programmes. This role is client-facing and may see you working either as part of a wider team or as the day-to-day contact for project delivery. The position offers a strong mix of site and home-based working, with flexibility built in.

You’ll play a key role in providing performance reporting and analysis, developing work breakdown structures, establishing progress and cost monitoring methods, and producing clear, data-driven project control reports. You’ll also work closely with project teams to build robust performance baselines and provide insight into project trends and performance.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in planning and controls, including schedule development, cost control, and analysis

Proficiency with key tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office

Solid understanding of engineering and construction management practices

Previous experience in complex infrastructure sectors such as nuclear, rail, highways, aviation, or defence

SC or DV clearance is desirable, but you must be eligible to obtain it

A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and teams

What’s on offer:

Hybrid working with flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Structured development and career progression within one of the UK’s largest infrastructure consultancies

Annual pay reviews and a clear route for career advancement

This is a permanent opportunity to grow your career as part of a supportive, high-performing team delivering nationally significant projects.