Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset - HYBRID
Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35
Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (renewable)
Morson Edge are delighted to offer an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer (Estimating) to join our client's established Project Team for work on a major infrastructure Project in Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract role - inside IR35.
Scope
The role of Senior Project Controls Engineer is to act as an expert of the Project Controls team - following the Project Controls strategy uniformly across the Project.
They will act as a Technical Lead for the project controls team ensuring the implementation of Integrated project controls specific processes and framework.
They will follow all governance arrangements for the Integrated Project Controls team providing effective reporting of Estimating information in a timely and accurate manner
They will manage the values of estimate and scope which range from £10m - £500m
Principal Accountabilities
Produce and maintain accurate forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS).
You will provide assurance of the maintenance of all project controls data, for the Programme/Area, within the Project Controls software systems e.g. EcoSys, P6, ARM etc.
You will guarantee 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
As the SPCE, you will 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.
You will work 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.
You will identify enhancements to integrated Estimating management procedure, process, reporting and tools.
You will be 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
Able to deliver accurate and concise Estimating insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and support the management of risks/opportunities.
Understanding and/or practical experience of wider project controls disciplines enabling estimating management to be integrated with cost, schedule and risk, and provide assurance that project controls reporting and outputs of analysis aligns with other project data.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to facilitate Estimating conversations with colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Director leadership.
Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non- technical senior audiences.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks to other team members.
Possesses high work standards and sets ambitious, yet attainable goals. Constantly drives to streamline and simplify to deliver business value.
Effective collaboration
Qualifications & Experience
Typically degree qualified or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering or another related field.
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 (desirable not essential)
Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry (desirable not essential)
Tools and Software
The jobholder may be expected to have expertise in the use of the following (or equivalent) software tools:
Power BI
EcoSys (Cost, Change, EVM)
Primavera P6 (Scheduling).
Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
ARM (Risks, Opportunities, Trends).
@risk (QCRA).
Safran (QSRA).
Adobe Professional (Report Publishing)
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