Project Control Engineer

Job Title: Project Controls Engineer



Location: Chorley



Sector: Engineering / Nuclear / Defence



Employment Type: Contract OR Permanent



Working Pattern: Hybrid Role



Contact: (url removed) | (phone number removed)



Overview:



We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation for a Project Controls Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-value engineering projects. You will be responsible for the planning, cost control, risk analysis, and reporting across a portfolio of complex projects within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear or defence.



This role is ideal for an experienced Project Controls professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong Primavera P6 knowledge, and can confidently support project delivery from tender through to completion.



Key Responsibilities:



Develop, monitor and control project schedules and budgets using Primavera P6

Establish and maintain Work Breakdown and Cost Breakdown Structures

Produce, update, and manage cost/resource-loaded schedules and baselines

Perform change control, trend analysis, risk integration, and scenario planning

Engage with internal teams, clients, and supply chain to ensure alignment and accuracy

Provide accurate and timely reporting: project status, earned value, progress metrics

Support Project Managers with forecasting, performance reviews, and recovery options

Lead or contribute to planning meetings, internal reviews, and client interfaces

Mentor and guide junior planning support where applicable

Ensure compliance with internal procedures, project governance, and industry standards

Requirements:



Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project controls or planning role- Essential

Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and understanding of project planning fundamentals- Essential

Background in engineering, manufacturing, nuclear, or defence environments- Essential

Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts and associated programme requirements- Essential

Ability to interpret and present earned value analysis, forecasts, and cost/resource data- Essential

Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and interrogating data effectively- Essential

Familiarity with DCMA 14-point schedule assessments- Desirable

Professional training or certification (e.g. PRINCE2, ACostE, APM) - Desirable

Experience in integrated schedule, cost, and resource analysis across project portfolios- Desirable

Previous use of systems such as CEMAR, DCC, Business Central, Reveal, Power BI- Desirable

Why Apply?



This is a great opportunity to join a team working on high-impact, long-term projects where you can shape delivery outcomes and drive improvements in cost, time, and risk performance.



To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at



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