Vulcain Engineering UK - Join Our Project Controls Talent Community

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering UK is expanding its Project Controls Talent Community, seeking professionals passionate about driving project performance in the nuclear sector. Candidates should have experience in planning, cost, risk, and performance management or related disciplines.

The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and a supportive, collaborative working environment. With a focus on development and professional growth, Vulcain Engineering fosters innovation and impactful

Qualifications

• Experience working on major projects in nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of planning, cost, and performance management principles.
• Experience supporting project delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Connect with professionals in project performance management.
• Drive project performance through effective planning and cost management.
• Ensure effective risk management and reporting.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Risk Management

Project Controls

Performance Management

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients' most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Vulcain Engineering provides its expertise across eight sectors: Health & Life Sciences, Process Industries, Infrastructure & Rail, Naval, Nuclear, Renewable Energies, Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen and Energy Networks.

Join Our Project Controls Talent Community

As part of our continued growth, we're building a dedicated Project Controls Talent Community to connect with professionals who are passionate about driving project performance through effective planning, cost management, risk management, controls, reporting and analysis.

Whether you're actively looking or simply open to hearing about future opportunities in the UK nuclear sector, we'd love to hear from you.

**Please Note - all positions with us are on a permanent / staff basis, and on local employment terms**

We're particularly keen to hear from professionals with experience in:

• Planning & Scheduling - P6 & Planisware
• Risk & Opportunity Management - Managers, Analysts, Practitioners
• Project Controls & Performance Management - Engineers, Managers, PMO

We are equally interested in hearing from well-rounded Project Controls professionals who have experience across multiple disciplines, including planning, cost, risk, performance reporting, change control, governance and project analytics.

We welcome applications from professionals who have experience within

• Nuclear
• Oil & Gas
• Defence
• Rail
• Utilities
• Major Infrastructure
• Other highly regulated and complex project environments

Successful candidates will typically have

• Experience working within project controls functions on major projects or programmes - nuclear or highly regulated industries is preferred
• Strong understanding of planning, cost, risk, governance or performance management principles
• Experience supporting project delivery teams and senior stakeholders
• A passion for improving project performance and delivering successful outcomes
• A commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development

You should be based in, or willing to relocate to, the UK, with the flexibility to attend client sites and offices as required. Our main locations are Bridgwater, Bristol, London & Suffolk.

What's in it for you?

At Vulcain Engineering UK, we're building more than just careers. We're building futures shaped by innovation, collaboration and real engineering impact. You'll join a team that thrives on responsibility and trust. Our staff are empowered to work alongside client teams, lead packages of work and make a visible contribution to major UK infrastructure projects from day one.

We're committed to your development through structured training, mentorship and support toward professional registration (Chartership, IEng, etc.). Whether you want to broaden your technical skills, move into leadership or explore project management and commercial strategy, we'll help get you there. As part of the wider Vulcain Group, you'll also benefit from the scale, stability and international opportunities of a global consultancy, without losing the close-knit, supportive culture of a smaller team.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
• Travel Insurance - for both business and personal travel
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we're only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.