Senior Project Controls

Senior Project Controls Engineer (Planning & Estimating) Location: Bridgwater – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH) Day Rate: £525 - £575 (Inside IR35) Engagement: Ongoing contract The Opportunity Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering one of the most significant energy projects in the country. This role sits within an Integrated Project Controls team, acting as a centre of excellence for planning, forecasting, and performance insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, data-driven decision-making across complex, high-value work packages. What You’ll Be Doing * Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6) * Produce and manage forecasts aligned to WBS/CBS structures * Analyse cost and schedule performance (EVM – CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC) * Support structured reporting cycles, providing clear and insightful commentary * Work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, risks, and performance * Identify and challenge variances, assumptions, and forecasting outputs * Ensure accuracy and integrity of data across project controls systems (e.g. P6, cost tools) * Support continuous improvement of planning, estimating, and reporting processes What We’re Looking For * Strong experience in project controls, planning, or forecasting on major projects * Advanced user of Primavera P6 * Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting * Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration * Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders * Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale environments (e.g. infrastructure, defence, energy) Desirable (Not Essential) * Experience with cost or risk tools (e.g. EcoSys, ARM, @Risk, Safran or similar) * Exposure to large construction or engineering programmes * Experience working with Tier 1 contractors Why Apply? * Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant project * Long-term contract providing stability through to end of 2026 * Hybrid working model * Opportunity to work within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment * Exposure to complex programme delivery and senior stakeholders Eligibility * Applicants must have the right to work in the UK * Sponsorship is not available for this role Apply Now If you’re an experienced Senior Planner or Project Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today with your CV