Project Control Engineer

Overview

NEW Job Opportunity – Project Control Engineer – 12 Month PAYE Contract. Our Client has a requirement for a Project Control Engineer, who will work on a contract basis in Talacre, North Wales. Hybrid: 8 days working from home per month. Contract: Initially 12 months but up to 3 years of work.

Purpose

Support the Package Manager in overseeing contractor performance and assist the Project Control Department with the preparation and updating of package/contract schedules and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Package Manager (PM) in managing the project controls function for assigned work package(s).
• Attend meetings with contractors and perform site visits.
• Maintain and update the package control schedule and support the Project Control Department in integrating it into the integrated LBCCS schedule.
• Provide the PM and Project Control Department with progress reports, including schedule updates, KPIs, forecasts to complete, variance analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures.
• Verify contractor progress and applications for payment.
• Assist the package team in developing action plans to avoid cost and schedule overruns, including value engineering initiatives.
• Review and challenge forecast trend analyses for package schedules and costs.
• Analyze project deliverable status and evaluate forecast man-hours to complete.
• Review forecasts with the Project Manager and Engineering Leadership Team.
• Monitor and report on project performance, presenting results to the package team.
• Prepare progress analysis reports for projects in development and execution phases.
• Manage and maintain the project lessons-learned database.
• Maintain detailed change management records and support the Work Package Manager (WPM) in evaluating change orders.
• Support the WPM in monitoring progress on permitting activities.

Interfaces (Relationships)

Internal:

• Work Package Team
• Project Control Department
• HSE

External:

• Contractors
• Local Authorities

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Strong command of English (written and spoken).

Required Experience and Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of project controls tools and principles.
• Relevant planning experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably with operating companies.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Experience with SharePoint; familiarity with client tools (e.g., Assai, Xflow) is a plus.
• Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from oil and gas to a low-carbon future.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English mandatory; additional languages an advantage).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project execution or project controls.
• Proactive in gathering required information.
• Demonstrates Eni’s Model of Excellence: Human Focus (Thought, Action, Relationship, Person).
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to maintain professional relationships and adhere to appropriate ethics and protocols.
• Effective team player.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industry: Oil and Gas

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