Senior Project Controls Engineer

Morson Edge; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to join its project team in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role sits within the Integrated Project Controls function, acting as the expert owner of project controls and delivering accurate forecasts and insights on estimating performance.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setup (office attendance plus remote working) on a major energy project, with a competitive rate and Inside IR35 contract terms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
• Substantial experience in a Project Management environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in a project controls discipline.
• Expert knowledge of Estimating including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance.
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry is desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Project Controls management for the nominated Programme/Area.
• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts aligned with CBS/WBS.
• Assure maintenance of all project controls data in the project controls system (EcoSYS, P6, ARM).
• Assure delivery of reports on a defined cycle with commentary on time-related drivers and performance issues.
• Support Estimating management by reviewing issues and running focused sessions.

Skills

Project controls expert

Estimating proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in project management/engineering

Tools

EcoSys

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
Status: Contract - Inside IR35
Hybrid Working: Office attendance x3 days per week PLUS x2 days per week remote working
Duration: Approved until 31Dec26 (renewable)
Morson Edge are working with a major client in the Energy Sector who have a contract requirement for a Senior Project Controls Engineer to join their established Project team in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Europe's largest infrastructure/construction Projects. Highly competitive rate on offer to the right candidate.

Overview

• This role comprises part of the Integrated Project Controls team who aim to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation.
• This team are the intelligent owner of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the Project.

Typical Responsibilities

• The Senior PCE will be the face of Project Controls management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage the Estimating outputs.
• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
• Providing assurance of the maintenance of all project controls data for the Programme/Area within the Project Controls software system e.g. EcoSYS, P6, ARM, etc.
• Assurance of the delivery of reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues ensuring the quality of the output
• Support the Programme/Area Directors implement Estimating management by:

• o Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme objectives
• o Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist Estimating focussed sessions (i.e. scenario planning).
• o Analysis of Estimating data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leads.
• o Challenging the uncertainties of Estimating over time to allow prioritisation and decision making.
• o Ensuring a comprehensive Estimating portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project position.

• Working with colleagues in IPC to ensure that the Project schedule and cost estimates are informed by high quality risk information (at delivery and portfolio levels).
• Work with the PCMs to support the programme/area teams and where appropriate Tier 1 Contractors to assess contractor held Estimating and their views on Programme-held risks and opportunities that impact upon them.
• Identify enhancements to integrated Estimating management procedure, process, reporting and tools.
• Accountable for the production and presentation of accurate, insightful project controls information at the Programme Reviews and Board Meetings, ROTCs, Portfolio Risk Review as required.
• Responsible for the management and verification of information within the PowerBI dashboards and providing proposals for improvement from the Programme/Area teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or
• another related field
• Substantial experience in a Project Management environment
• Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in a project controls discipline.
• Expert knowledge of Estimating including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project
• insight and assess performance
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry is desirable but not necessary

Tools and Software

The jobholder will be expected to have expertise in the use of the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

• EcoSys (Cost, Change, EVM)
• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)