Project Control Engineer

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Project Control Engineer. The role involves managing and strategically utilizing performance management information to ensure effective delivery of project controls. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience on large infrastructure projects. The firm values collaboration, safety, and integrity, providing a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Controls Engineer or Manager on large infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of earned value analysis.
• Experience in cost control, estimating, scheduling, change and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Controls activities for a discrete scope.
• Coordinate Project Controls Functions for integrated management information.
• Produce quality month-end Performance Reports on time.

Skills

Project Controls experience

Ability to manage senior stakeholders

Problem-solving skills

Team management in matrix structure

Education

Degree in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering, project management or related field

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.

Amentum are currently looking to recruit a Project Control Engineer. The

Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As a Project Controls Manager or Engineer, you will be working within either the Project Management Office (PMO) or the Delivery Programmes.

The post holder will be ultimately responsible for either the complete Project Controls activities for a discrete area of scope or supporting Programme Controls Managers in the wider delivery of activities that support the Project Controls Execution Plan which ensures we operate and deliver controls within the governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure Project Controls activities being carried out in an efficient manor in accordance with calendars and deadlines established on. Key responsibilities will be:

• Programme Controls Managers in the wider delivery of Project Controls activities
• Responsible for liaising with the supply chain and the assurance of their Project Controls information
• Co-ordination of Project Controls Functions to ensure the delivery of integrated Project Controls management information
• To support the Programme Controls Manager with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement
• Accountable for the on-time production and quality of month end Performance Reports
• Help ensure is viewed by the Construction Industry as an exemplar in Project Controls through knowledge sharing, networking and delivering presentations to the sector
• Management of senior stakeholders related to the scope being controlled or within

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field
• A track record of working as a Project Controls Engineer or Manager on large and complex infrastructure projects
• Experience of working within more than one of the Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management
• Detailed understanding of earned value analysis
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project
• Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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