Senior Project Controls Engineer (Planning & Estimating)
Location: Bridgwater – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH)
Day Rate: £525 - £575 (Inside IR35)
Engagement: Ongoing contract
The Opportunity
Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering one of the most significant energy projects in the country.
This role sits within an Integrated Project Controls team, acting as a centre of excellence for planning, forecasting, and performance insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, data-driven decision-making across complex, high-value work packages.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6)
* Produce and manage forecasts aligned to WBS/CBS structures
* Analyse cost and schedule performance (EVM – CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC)
* Support structured reporting cycles, providing clear and insightful commentary
* Work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, risks, and performance
* Identify and challenge variances, assumptions, and forecasting outputs
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of data across project controls systems (e.g. P6, cost tools)
* Support continuous improvement of planning, estimating, and reporting processes
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in project controls, planning, or forecasting on major projects
* Advanced user of Primavera P6
* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting
* Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders
* Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale environments (e.g. infrastructure, defence, energy)
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Experience with cost or risk tools (e.g. EcoSys, ARM, @Risk, Safran or similar)
* Exposure to large construction or engineering programmes
* Experience working with Tier 1 contractors
Why Apply?
* Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant project
* Long-term contract providing stability through to end of 2026
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to work within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment
* Exposure to complex programme delivery and senior stakeholders
Eligibility
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
* Sponsorship is not available for this role
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If you’re an experienced Senior Planner or Project Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today with your CV