Project Control Engineer

Job Description

PROJECT CONTROL ENGINEER

Location: Thurrock, UK

Contract duration: 12-month contract

Contract type: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Recruitment Partner: Airswift

Account Manager: Anthony Hughes

We are a specialist service contractor who work across several industries including chemicals, mining, power & renewables. We are currently looking for a Planner to be based in either our Thurrock office on a 12-month contract that will be PAYE.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of the overall project controls infrastructure to include Work Breakdown Structure, Overall Project Plan, Code of Accounts, Project Estimate, Budgets, Project Schedule and resource requirements to execute the project.
• Directs performance measurement activities on all facets of the project – Engineering, Contracts, Materials and Equipment Procurement and Construction.
• Responsible for designing and developing reports and associated management tools to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action as the project proceeds.
• Performs schedule optimisation, studies and cost-benefit analyses resulting in a timelier and efficient execution of the project.
• Provides technical and operational direction to project controls staff.
• Provides planning support to the project team for all project planning related aspects
• Analyse updated plans and highlight any areas of risk or schedule conflict to the project manager. Report slippages against project baselines and advise potential impact on project critical activities.
• Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.
• Identifies, analyses, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning / scheduling problems.
• Reviews and approves all project cost forecasts and progress reports.
• Reviews draft construction contracts for adequacy of cost and schedule requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Engineering Degree
• E&I contracting experience is essential
• Experience in E&I planning is essential
• Proficient in using project planning software Primavera P3 & P6.
• Proven track record with major projects
• Ability to assess project risks and understand associated contingencies
• Strong organisational skills
• Understanding HSE regulations and standards
• Ability to implement cost control measures
• Must be eligible to work in UK & Europe

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.