Project Controls Engineer (Intermediate - Director) in Slough

• Project Controls Opportunities - Intermediate to Director levels
• London | Hybrid Working

Are you looking to build your career in Project Controls with a consultancy delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile programmes?

We're partnering with a market-leading consultancy that's expanding its Project Controls team and is looking for talented professionals at all levels.

Whether your expertise lies in planning, cost, risk, reporting or integrated programme controls, you'll have the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects across infrastructure, defence, transportation, energy and the built environment.

This is an organisation where Project Controls is recognised as a key driver of successful programme delivery, giving you the chance to make a genuine impact while developing your career within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

Joining an established and growing Project Controls function, you'll help clients improve programme performance through effective planning, analysis, governance and reporting.

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and senior stakeholders, you'll provide the insight needed to support informed decision-making, manage project performance and drive successful delivery throughout the programme lifecycle.

Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll benefit from exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and Project Controls disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Support cost control, forecasting and performance reporting activities.
• Produce project dashboards, management reports and performance metrics.
• Monitor programme progress, identifying trends, risks and areas for improvement.
• Support change management, governance and risk management processes.
• Analyse project data to provide meaningful insight and recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary delivery teams and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Project Controls processes, tools and best practice.

About You

We're keen to speak with Project Controls professionals from junior through to senior level who are passionate about delivering successful projects.

Your experience may include

• Project Controls
• Planning & Scheduling
• Cost Management
• Cost Engineering
• Risk Management
• Programme Controls
• Performance Reporting
• Change Control

You'll ideally have

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, defence, transport, utilities, energy or other major project environments.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and recognised project delivery methodologies.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel or similar Project Controls software.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach with a keen eye for detail.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Work on major UK programmes with industry-leading clients.
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training.
• Exposure across planning, cost, risk, reporting and programme controls.
• A collaborative culture that encourages learning, innovation and career growth.
• Apply Today

If you're looking for your next opportunity in Project Controls and want to work on projects that shape the UK's future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.

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