Project Control Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Control Engineer to support the PMO in delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects across Ireland. Location options include Cork, Dublin or Galway, with emphasis on budget, cost, schedule, risk and performance.

You will liaise with Project Managers, technical teams and clients to ensure best practices, effective reporting and data‑driven decision making across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 degree in civil eng./project management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management, delivery and execution.
• Experience in a consulting/engineering organisation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design teams in UK/Ireland.
• Experience using project controls to track time, cost, change and risk.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems and BIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and PMO in delivering diverse projects.
• Strengthen project performance through effective controls and data analysis.
• Monitor costs, programmes, risks, resources and change.
• Prepare reports and operating procedures; attend meetings.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners.

Skills

Project controls

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

NFQ Level 8 degree in civil engineering / project management / project controls

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Project Control Engineer

Location: Cork, Dublin or Galway

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Project Delivery

Tetra Tech Ireland is seeking experienced Project Control Engineer to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This is an excellent opportunity to support the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects across a range of business sectors.

Working closely with Project Managers, technical teams, clients and delivery partners, you will help ensure that projects are effectively controlled and delivered to the required standards, with a clear focus on budget, cost, schedule, risk and overall performance.

You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise on some of the largest and most significant projects in Ireland.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

The Project Control Engineer will provide day-to-day support to Project Managers and PMO managers in the management and delivery of diverse, multidisciplinary projects. The role will focus on strengthening project performance through effective project controls, commercial awareness, data analysis, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, supporting the monitoring and management of project costs, programmes, risks, resources, scope, change and contractual matters. You will also help ensure that best practice, corporate policies and integrated management systems are consistently applied across project delivery.

Core Capabilities

• Applied knowledge and understanding of project controls principles, methods and tools to support the development, scheduling, coordination and management of projects and resources.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, including the tracking and management of time, cost, change, risk, scope, programme and contracts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to gather information, obtain feedback and support positive project outcomes.
• Experience supporting engineering consultancy and/or related construction projects.
• Experience working with accredited Integrated Management Systems and standards, including areas such as quality, environment, health and safety, data security, risk and BIM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills to flag identify emerging issues and support timely corrective action.
• Demonstrate a delivery-focused and accountable approach, with the ability to deal proactively and constructively with difficult issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Experience in data analytics to identify trends, predict project outcomes, and provide insights to support data driven decisions and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, prepare accurate records and produce high-quality written reports and operating procedures.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant NFQ Level 8 third-level qualification in civil engineering, project management, project controls, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in project management, project delivery and execution across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience working within a consulting and engineering organisation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design teams across the full lifecycle of engineering projects in the UK and/or Ireland.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Power BI in creating dashboard reports.
• Experience in delivering project controls support in projects within a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Experience in delivering project controls support systems manuals and training.

Working Environment

This role can be based in Cork, Dublin or Galway, working as part of Tetra Tech Ireland’s Project Management Office and wider multidisciplinary project teams.

The position will involve collaboration with colleagues, clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders across Ireland and, where relevant, the UK. The role may include attendance at project, client and site meetings as required.

What We Offer

Access accredited training, career development, coaching and mentoring, with clear progression pathways and opportunities to work on major infrastructure and engineering projects. You will join an inclusive, flexible workplace that values diverse perspectives and employee wellbeing.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.