Senior Project Controls Engineer

Usthe Cwa; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) seeks a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead programme, cost, and earned value management for the Sizewell C Marine & Tunnels section.

You will report to the Project Controls Lead and collaborate with engineers, safety teams and suppliers to ensure performance meets safety, quality, time and cost targets on a megaproject in the UK.

This role requires extensive experience in complex projects and familiarity with PRISM, Unifier and InEight tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of project controls experience on complex mega infrastructure projects.
• Credentials: APM PMQ or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Hands-on experience with contract, cost and EVM systems (PRISM, Unifier, InEight).

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategy for project controls including programme, productivity, and time/cost integrated controls.
• Ensure controls meet safety, quality, time and cost requirements.
• Report to Project Controls Lead within the Marine & Tunnels section.

Skills

Results driven

Focus on excellence

Teamwork & collaboration

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Adaptability

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Tools

PRISM

Unifier

InEight

Job description

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Date: 2026-09-22T21:10:51

Location: Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, GB, BS32 9

Availability: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-22T20:06:17.073

Job Description

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Senior Project Controls Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C.

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The Project Controls Engineer's role is to deliver the strategy for project controls within the agreed constraints, including controls for programme, productivity, and time and cost integrated controls in the form of Earned Value Management. This post will ensure that control is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the project's needs.

The Project Controls Senior Engineer reports directly into the Project Controls Lead, as part of the M&T section within the PMO Function.

Skills

• Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
• Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds experience through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others and empowers them to deliver.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
• Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 8-10 years' experience in project controls on complex and mega infrastructure projects and programmes of works working for leading international tier 1 contractors.
• APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• Hands-on experience running contract, cost, and EVM systems e.g., PRISM, Unifier, and InEight.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under-represented communities.

Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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