Overview
Vulcain Engineering UK’s 18-month Development Programme offers an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Production Controller at Hinkley Point C, working on-site five days a week. From day one, consultants are embedded within the Delivery Integration Team, where you will analyse progress reports, review work schedules, identify discrepancies, and support corrective actions to keep the project on track. The programme combines hands-on experience with structured training and mentorship to develop key technical and professional skills. You will also work towards industry-relevant qualifications and gain exposure to one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. Upon completion, the programme provides a clear pathway to future roles within Vulcain, including Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, Planning and more.
About Vulcain Engineering
Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
This position will require attendance, at HPC site, Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities
* Working closely with contract and client planning engineers.
* Identifying trends and deviations from the original plan and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
* Managing the reference levels against which a project is monitored and controlled.
* Building and maintaining close working relationships with other disciplines within the organisation, particularly the area delivery and construction teams.
* Supporting and coordinating critical path resources to meet agreed targets.
* Utilising Project software tools - P6 outputs, Excel databases/spreadsheets, Power BI, SharePoint, CEMAR, & Mpower.
* Prepare and support weekly/monthly review and evaluation reports/schedules and flow forecasts for submission to the Delivery Integration team & MEH Alliance.
* Attend and influence meetings.
* Identify, apply and evaluate cost control techniques to support the monitoring, managing and reporting of the project.
Preferred Profile / Qualifications
* Financial & commercial awareness, alongside practical working experience in a position where you have gained exposure to project management / support, finance, data, technical, construction, or another relevant area.
* Experience in technical or construction environments, military, highly regulated, multi-disciplinary, site-based disciplines, or similar.
* Exceptional attention to detail in data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability.
* Strong active listening and communication skills to clearly understand tasks and effectively relay information to management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Familiarity with Primavera P6 or other project management tools is an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary project teams.
* A proactive, questioning attitude – ability to challenge the status quo and think innovatively with a mindset of continuous improvement.
* Residency in Bridgwater or willingness to relocate; note this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.
Site and Security
Please note many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Private Medical & Dental Insurance
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
* Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
* Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunity
Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.
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