Project Controls Engineer

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Project Controls Engineering site basedin East London with a leading specialist design & build contractor that prides itself on delivering complex, innovative projects within data, defence, and energy sectors. Working here offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence, supported by over 40 years’ industry experience. Join and benefit from a collaborative environment that values professional growth, cutting-edge systems, and long-term career development.

This role centres on supporting the delivery of project controls across our ambitious projects, initially based on a hyperscale data centre site in East London. Your responsibilities include maintaining project controls systems, producing accurate reports, analysing data, and supporting effective project decision-making. You'll work closely with project teams on multi-faceted construction projects, helping optimise project performance, schedule adherence, and data integrity, all in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

To be successful as a Project Controls Engineer here, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Proven experience supporting project controls, reporting, or project performance functions within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Skills in developing, maintaining, and analysing project reports and data.
• Practical expertise with Power BI, Power Platform, and MS Office; familiarity with Primavera P6 is a plus.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, Data Science or related discipline.
• Continuous professional development in project controls, reporting or data analytics.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience working with programme data.

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive annual salary of £35,000 to £40,000
, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Car Allowance (eligibility applies)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Eyecare vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Birthday day off