Senior Project Controls Engineer

Date: 2026-09-22T21:10:51

Location: Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, GB, BS32 9

Availability: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-22T20:06:17.073

Job Description

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Senior Project Controls Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C.

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The Project Controls Engineer's role is to deliver the strategy for project controls within the agreed constraints, including controls for programme, productivity, and time and cost integrated controls in the form of Earned Value Management. This post will ensure that control is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the project's needs.

The Project Controls Senior Engineer reports directly into the Project Controls Lead, as part of the M&T section within the PMO Function.

What are we looking for?

Skills

Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds experience through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others and empowers them to deliver.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.

Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Qualifications & Experience

At least 8-10 years' experience in project controls on complex and mega infrastructure projects and programmes of works working for leading international tier 1 contractors.

APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree.

Hands-on experience running contract, cost, and EVM systems e.g., PRISM, Unifier, and InEight.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under-represented communities.

Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.

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output. Delivers results consistently. Adaptability:Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.Qualifications & Experience At least 8-10 years' experience in project controls on complex and mega infrastructure projects and programmes of works working for leading international tier 1 contractors. APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent Relevant undergraduate degree. Hands on experience running contract, cost and EVM systems e.g., PRISM, Unifier and InEight.What we will offer you?The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.About UsThe CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.JBRP1_UKTJ

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