Project Control Engineer

ILIOS is the Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.

ILIOS is a consortium led by a joint venture between Kier and Nuvia, supported by AECOM, AL_A and Turner & Townsend, bringing together extensive experience across major national infrastructure, nuclear and safety‑critical engineering, complex site transformation, programme and cost management, and world‑class design.

Working as part of the public–private sector integrated team led by UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), ILIOS is embedded in the programme as STEP transitions from planning into delivery.

The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme.

The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK.

Project Controls Engineer to support the planning, scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, risk management, and change control activities associated with the delivery of STEP construction partner projects.

The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project controls on projects, enabling informed decision-making, improve project performance, and ensure delivery of programme objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and scope.

This role will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering teams, Commercial functions, and client stakeholders to provide accurate and timely project performance information throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, baselines, WBS, and execution plans using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Monitor progress, analyse schedule performance, and conduct critical path analysis to identify risks and recovery opportunities.
• Facilitate progress reviews and produce short, medium, and long-term look-ahead programmes.

• Maintain project cost control systems and monitor budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts.
• Perform earned value analysis and assess cost variances against approved baselines.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with financial governance requirements.

• Produce project dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports for management and client stakeholders.
• Analyse schedule, cost, risk, and progress data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver accurate weekly and monthly project controls reporting to support decision-making.

• Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of project risks and opportunities.
• Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and associated tracking mechanisms.
• Facilitate risk workshops and contribute to qualitative and quantitative risk analysis activities.

• Support and administer project change management processes and controls.
• Assess schedule and cost impacts of proposed changes and maintain change records.
• Ensure approved changes are incorporated into project baselines, schedules, and forecasts.

• Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment.
• Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project delivery.
• Contribute to governance reviews, project meetings, and programme reporting activities.
• Support the development and enhancement of project controls processes, systems, and standards.
• Promote best-practice project controls methodologies across the…