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Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle and support the energy transition globally. This role sits within the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division as part of the Energy Unit and supports project delivery in the nuclear sector.
Role
Project Controller – Energy Unit (Nuclear; Defence and Civil division). This project control engineering role supports the project management function to ensure successful delivery of projects within the Nuclear sector. The role involves partnering with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery is safe and effective in line with company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, maintain, and deliver accurate cost schedules from source data, ensuring high quality and timely results with minimal supervision
* Interpret stakeholder requirements and deliver cost information tailored to meet their specific needs
* Apply technical problem-solving techniques using standard tools to generate high-quality data outputs
* Provide cost engineering support in areas such as change control, estimating, and planning
* Analyse and interpret data to create accurate estimates at completion (EAC) forecasts
* Prepare progress reports, including earned value analysis, and identify key trends and areas for improvement
* Address project variances, propose effective mitigation strategies, and discuss recovery options with stakeholders
* Manage workload to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy
* Work closely with project and engineering managers to ensure successful project delivery in the nuclear sector
* Collaborate with other project disciplines to maintain alignment and achieve project goals
* Build and nurture strong relationships both internally and externally, contributing to a positive team culture
Candidate specification
Requirements
* Experience in cost/project control, including developing detailed cost schedules and EAC forecasts within the nuclear industry or similar fields
* Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
* Experience in mentoring junior team members and supporting process execution and work-sharing
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach
* Degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or a science related field
* Progress towards or achievement of accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g., ACostE)
If you are looking for an engaging role where you can contribute to exciting projects within the nuclear industry, develop your skills, and grow with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Other practical details
* Location: Glasgow, Norwich, Altrincham, Bristol
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Market: Energy
* Discipline: Project controls
* Job Ref: 11120
* Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi
How we work and benefits
We offer agile, hybrid working and a range of benefits including health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, lifestyle, enhanced family and carers leave, learning and development, networks, communities and social outcomes.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. If you require accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
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