Senior Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

The role of Senior Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is to act as an expert of the Project Controls team across the parts of a Nuclear Power Plant project following the Project Controls strategy uniformly across the project. They will act as a technical lead for the Project Controls team ensuring the implementation of Integrated Project Controls specific processes and framework. They will follow all governance arrangements for the Integrated Project Controls team providing effective reporting of Estimating information in a timely and accurate manner, supporting others to achieve the same results. They will manage the values of estimate and scope which range in value from £10m to £500m.

The Senior PCE will be accountable for the Project Controls information they generate, associated with Project delivery and the management of Project progress and forecasting data. The jobholder will have authority to make decision relating to the maintenance of Project data and Reporting, within their area of work, and will be expected to identify programme/area issues and suggest resolutions or changes.

Principal Accountabilities

• The Senior PCE will be the face of Project Controls management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage the Estimating outputs.
• Produce and maintain accurate forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
• Providing assurance of the maintenance of all project controls data for the Programme/Area within the Project Controls software system e.g. EcoSYS, P6, ARM, etc.
• Assurance of the delivery of reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues ensuring the quality of the output
• Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme objectives; 
• Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist Estimating focussed sessions (i.e. scenario planning);
• Analysis of Estimating data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leads; 
• Challenging the uncertainties of Estimating over time to allow prioritisation and decision making; 
• Ensuring a comprehensive Estimating portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project position.
• Working with colleagues in IPC to ensure that the Project schedule and cost estimates are informed by high quality risk information (at delivery and portfolio levels).
• Work with the PCM's to support the programme/area teams and where appropriate Tier 1 Contractors to assess contractorheld.
• Estimating and their views on Programme-held risks and opportunities that impact upon them.
• Identify enhancements to integrated Estimating management procedure, process, reporting and tools.
• Accountable for the production and presentation of accurate, insightful project controls information at the Programme Reviews and Board Meetings, ROTCs, Portfolio Risk Review as required.
• Responsible for the management and verification of information within the PowerBI dashboards and providing proposals for improvement from the Programme/Area teams.
• Lead Estimating management and Estimating software specific training to the Programme/Area team, PM community and apprentices and provide recommendations of additional training requirements, or improvements to existing training.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
• Experience in a Project Management environment
• Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in a project controls discipline.
• Expert knowledge of Estimating including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry is desirable but not necessary

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to deliver accurate and concise Estimating insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and support the management of risks/opportunities.
• Understanding and/or practical experience of wider project controls disciplines enabling Estimating management to be integrated with cost, schedule and risk, and provide assurance that Estimating reporting and outputs of Estimating analysis aligns with other project data.
• Understands how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the programme/area delivery.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to facilitate Estimating conversations with colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Director leadership.
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks to other team members.
• Possesses high work standards and sets ambitious, yet attainable goals. Constantly drives to streamline and simplify to deliver business value.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
• Ability to assure the quality of others work supporting them in developing to effectively deliver outputs.
• Ability to expertly use and guide others in the use of Estimating management software;
• Ability to draw from best practice across industry to implement changes for improved performance.

Tools and Software
The Senior PCE will be expected to have expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

• EcoSys (Cost, Change, EVM)
• Primavera P6 (Scheduling).
• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access);
• ARM (Risks, Opportunities, Trends).
• @risk (QCRA).
• Safran (QSRA).
• Adobe Professional (Report Publishing).

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.