Senior Project Control Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to oversee high-profile Defence projects. This role involves leading project controls frameworks, managing schedules and budgets, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and experience with project controls tools like Primavera P6. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a car allowance and flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive benefits package

Structured career progression

Annual pay reviews

Chartership support

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Project Controls Engineer or similar role on large, complex projects.
• Experience working on infrastructure, defence, nuclear, rail, or related sectors highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project controls frameworks.
• Manage complex schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and assess project risks and opportunities.
• Analyse performance data to deliver actionable insights.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Risk Analysis tools

Job description

Salary: £65k - 70k per year + car allowance and competitive benefits package

Job Reference: JOB-88115

Published: 20-10-2025

Duration: Full time

Expiry Date: 17-11-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Due to ongoing expansion within their Project Controls team, our client in Manchester is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer to support high-profile Defence programmes across in Cumbria, head office will be Manchester. You’ll take a lead role in delivering best practice across Controls, Planning, Risk, Change, Analytics, and Performance Management on complex, high-value projects. (Project details will be shared during a MS Teams conversation).

As a senior member of the Project Controls team, you’ll oversee and guide project controls activities across their Northern Defence portfolio on projects and programmes.

Your expertise in project management and controls will be essential in driving project delivery, providing assurance, and advising clients on risk and performance. The client delivers comprehensive programme and project management, commercial management, risk, and advisory services to a prestigious portfolio of clients.

Location: Cumbria 2 day per week (Head offices to begin with will be Manchester (City Centre))

Role: Senior Project Controls Engineer

Salary: Depending on Experience + car allowance and excellent benefits package

Type: Consultancy (Defence Projects – Client Facing)

With over 4000 staff across the UK, the client utilises cutting-edge technology including data analytics and AI to enhance project outcomes and efficiency. This permanent role offers flexible hybrid working, a £4,000 car or transport allowance, structured career progression, chartership support, annual pay reviews, and a competitive benefits package. You will be primarily client-facing, working either within a wider team or as a key day-to-day contact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of project controls frameworks, ensuring robust planning, monitoring, and reporting

Manage complex schedules, budgets, and resource plans to meet challenging project milestones

Identify and assess project risks and opportunities, providing proactive mitigation strategies

Analyse performance data to deliver clear, actionable insights to support client decision-making

Mentor and support junior team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement

Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Proven track record as a Senior Project Controls Engineer or similar role on large, complex projects

Advanced skills in project controls tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, Risk Analysis tools)

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Experience working on infrastructure, defence, nuclear, rail, or related sectors highly desirable