Project Controls Engineer

Nuvia Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to work within their Integrated Project Controls team in Bridgwater. The role involves maintaining Project Controls data, producing forecasts, and providing analytical support to enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management methodologies, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6 and EcoSys. This position offers hybrid working and a commitment to staff development within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

25 days holiday increasing with service

Personal Development Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Controls and tools used for performance assessment.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy of outputs and data validity.
• Experience with analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain Project Controls data and forecasts.
• Coordinate and produce Project Controls reports.
• Provide analytical support to Project Controls Managers.

Skills

Understanding of project controls methodologies

High attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Strong organisational skills

High interpersonal skills

Education

HND or equivalent in project management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Microsoft Office

ARM

@risk

Safran

Adobe Professional

Job description

Position: Project Controls Engineer

Reference: EDFJP00003433

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Arrangement: Permanent

Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

Hinkley Point C is a transformative infrastructure project for the UK, offering large scale, reliable, zero carbon electricity, boosting regional economies and building a foundation for future clean energy systems. NUVIA is a key part of this mission.

Working as a 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 of risk and opportunities.
• Deliver clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
• Provide 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.
• 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 the culture of “Trust, Transparency and Teamwork.”
• Apply fundamental project and business project controls principles and interface 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

• 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 communicate complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non‑technical 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.

Software

• 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).

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Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK – a subsidiary of VINCI Construction – is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.