Project Controls Engineer

Overview

New Job Opportunity – Project Controls Engineer – Permanent position

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Controls Engineer, who will be required to work on a Permanent basis in Central London.

Purpose

To support the Package Manager (PM) in controlling contractor performance and assist the Project Control Department in preparing, updating, and reporting on package/contract schedules and related activities.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the Package Manager in managing project controls for the assigned work package(s).
• Attend meetings with contractors and perform site visits as required.
• Maintain and update the package control schedule; support integration into the overall Integrated LBCCS Schedule.
• Provide progress reporting, including schedule updates, KPIs, forecasts to complete, variance analysis, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual and procedural project requirements.
• Verify contractor progress and applications for payment.
• Assist the package team in developing action plans to avoid cost and schedule overruns through value engineering.
• Support the review and challenge of forecast trend analyses for package schedules and costs.
• Analyse project deliverables to review and validate forecasted man-hours to complete.
• Review forecasts with the Project Manager and Engineering Leadership Team.
• Monitor project performance and present results to the package team.
• Prepare analytical reports on project progress during development and execution stages.
• Manage and maintain the project’s Lessons Learned database.
• Maintain detailed change management records and support the Package/Work Package Manager in evaluating change orders.
• Support the monitoring and progress reporting of permitting activities.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Required Experience & Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of project controls tools, methods, and principles.
• Relevant experience as a Planner in the Oil & Gas (O&G) industry, preferably with operating companies.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Experience using SharePoint; familiarity with other company tools (e.g. Assai, Xflow) is beneficial.
• Good understanding of the transition from traditional oil and gas to low-carbon energy operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English mandatory; additional languages are a plus).
• Strong computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project execution and/or project controls.

Key Benefits

• 12% Pension
• 8 days flexible working from home each month.
• 1.4k per year lunch allowance
• Private medical insurance covering family

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