Job Title: Project Controls Engineer
Location: Plymouth (Onsite - minimum 4 days per week)
Sector: Construction / Defence (MOD Marine Project)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance
About the Role
We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Project Controls Engineer to join a Tier 1 construction company delivering a high-profile MOD marine project in Plymouth. This is a critical role supporting the successful planning, monitoring, and delivery of complex construction works.
Working closely with the planning team and schedulers, you will help ensure that the construction programme is robust, accurate, and effectively communicated to the operational delivery teams responsible for building the project.
What Does a Project Controls Engineer Do?
As a Project Controls Engineer, you act as the backbone of project performance management. Your role bridges planning, cost, risk, and progress tracking to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key functions include:
Developing and maintaining project schedules alongside planners and schedulers
Monitoring progress against the construction programme
Identifying risks, delays, and performance issues early
Producing reports and dashboards to inform project decision-making
Supporting forecasting of timelines, resources, and costs
Ensuring alignment between the programme and on-site delivery activities Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to develop and maintain detailed project programmes
Track and analyse project progress, highlighting variances and proposing corrective actions
Support the operational delivery team with accurate, up-to-date programme information
Assist in risk management, including identifying potential delays and mitigation strategies
Produce regular reports on schedule performance, milestones, and project health
Maintain data integrity across project control systems and tools
Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes Requirements
Experience in project controls, planning, or project management within construction or infrastructure
Understanding of construction programmes and project delivery processes
Ability to interpret and analyse complex schedules and data
Strong communication skills to liaise with both technical and operational teams
Proficiency in project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
Highly organised with strong attention to detail Security & Site Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance
Willingness to work onsite in Plymouth a minimum of 4 days per week
Ability to work on a secure, high-profile MOD project environment Desirable
Experience on defence, marine, or major infrastructure projects
Knowledge of cost control, risk management, or earned value management (EVM)
Engineering or construction-related qualification Why Join?
Opportunity to work on a nationally significant defence project
Join a leading Tier 1 construction organisation
Collaborative team environment with exposure to major project delivery
Career development within project controls and construction management If you are looking to develop your career in project controls and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure, we would like to hear from you