Senior Project Controls Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel & mobility support

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead integrated controls for Sizewell C across programme cost, productivity and performance. You will implement EVM, maintain WBS/CBS/OBS structures, and develop reporting to support executive decisions.

The role requires strong experience in major infrastructure projects, excellent data analysis, and the ability to collaborate with planning, commercial, engineering and digital teams in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Project Controls on major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong understanding of planning, cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience implementing and managing Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Degree qualified in Engineering; PMQ/PM credential desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of integrated project controls across programme, cost, productivity and performance.
• Support the implementation of project controls strategies that drive successful delivery of major infrastructure works.
• Develop and maintain integrated reporting, forecasting and performance management processes.
• Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor project performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain project control structures including WBS, CBS, OBS and coding frameworks.
• Produce high-quality performance reports, dashboards and management information for decision-making.
• Support change management processes and communicate programme/cost impacts clearly.
• Collaborate with Planning, Commercial, Engineering, Digital and Project Management teams for consistent controls.
• Promote digital project controls tools and integrated data for better reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and governance.

Skills

Project Controls

Integrated planning

Earned Value Management

EVM platforms

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Nuclear/regulatory experience

PMQ / PM Qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PRISM

Unifier

InEight

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich

Hybrid working available | Travel & mobility support options available

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes – Sizewell C – a once-in-a-generation clean energy project that will help power over 6 million homes for decades to come. Working within the Civil Works Alliance (a partnership between Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke), you'll play a key role in delivering integrated project controls across one of Europe's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day delivery of integrated project controls across programme, cost, productivity and performance
• Supporting the implementation of project controls strategies that drive successful delivery of major infrastructure works
• Developing and maintaining integrated reporting, forecasting and performance management processes
• Implementing and managing Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor project performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Maintaining project control structures including WBS, CBS, OBS and associated coding frameworks
• Producing high-quality performance reports, dashboards and management information to support project decision-making
• Supporting change management processes, ensuring programme and cost impacts are accurately assessed and communicated
• Working collaboratively with Planning, Commercial, Engineering, Digital and Project Management teams to ensure consistent project controls across the programme
• Promoting the use of digital project controls tools and integrated data to improve reporting and project performance
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls processes, systems and governance

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in Project Controls on major infrastructure, construction or engineering programmes
• Strong understanding of integrated project controls, including planning, cost management, forecasting and performance reporting
• Experience implementing and managing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Strong knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera P6, PRISM, Unifier, InEight or similar platforms
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insight
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working within large-scale infrastructure, nuclear or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
• APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning & Control Practitioner or equivalent professional qualification would be desirable

Why Join Us

• Be part of one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects
• Work within a collaborative alliance environment alongside industry-leading organisations
• Influence the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure through best-in-class project controls
• Gain exposure to advanced digital project controls, performance management and reporting systems
• Long-term career opportunities within a major programme of works
• Competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working arrangements

What You Can Expect

Joining Laing O'Rourke means becoming part of an internationally recognised engineering enterprise that is redefining how the built environment is designed, delivered and operated. You will have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects while continuing to develop your own career and leadership capability.

• The opportunity to influence major projects and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.
• Exposure to innovative delivery methods, digital engineering and modern construction techniques.
• A supportive environment that encourages professional development, knowledge sharing and career progression.
• The chance to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced and respected professionals.

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