Project Control Engineer

Role: Project Controls Engineer
Position: Contract
Location: Somerset Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, J23 - M5
Days on Site: 3 days minimum
Duration: Until 31st Dec 26 initially
Pay: £345 (paye) to £468.92 (umbrella) - per day

The Role
Our client is leading the UK's Nuclear New Build Programme constructing a nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C, Somerset and Sizewell C, Suffolk. Working as key aspect of an Integrated Project Controls (Project Controls) team, our team aims to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation. We are the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC project. We work as part of a matrix organisation supporting one of the following programmes/areas within the project: Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island and Balance of Plant, Instrumentation and Controls, and Commissioning.

The role of Project Controls Engineer is to work within the Project Controls team across the parts of HPC project following the Project Controls strategy uniformly across the project. They will work with other members of the Project Controls team supporting the implementation of Project Controls specific processes and framework. They will follow all governance arrangements for Integrated Project Controls providing effective reporting of Project Controls information in a timely and accurate manner.

Principal Accountabilities
* Produce and maintain accurate forecasts and Project Controls data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS);
* Accurately maintain all Project Controls data for their area of responsibility within the Project Controls software systems e.g. Ecosys, P6, ARM etc.
* Co-ordinate and produce Project controls reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues
* Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
* Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
* Analytical support for Project Controls Managers and Senior Project Controls Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork"
* Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
* Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation. Support the education of project controls reporting functionality and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
* Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential Experience & Skills:

Knowledge & Skills
* Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
* High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
* Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* High standard of interpersonal skills
* Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
* Proven experience of Project Controls including the tools and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance

Tools and Software
The jobholder will be expected to have an ability to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:
* Primavera P6 (Scheduling).
* EcoSys (Cost, Change, EVM)
* Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access);
* ARM (Risks, Opportunities, Trends).
* @risk (QCRA).
* Safran (QSRA).
* Adobe Professional (Report Publishing).
* Teamcenter (Document Control)

Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you.

What's in It for You
* Be Part of History: Work on the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation.
* Scale & Impact: Over 22,000 workers contributing to a £36 billion project that supports 70,000+ UK jobs.
* Net Zero Future: Contribute to a project essential to Britain's low-carbon energy transformation.
* Career Development: Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to high-level planning and world-class logistics operations.

Application Information:
If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

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