Project Controls Engineer
TR/078907
Posted: 27/08/2025
- Competitive day rate
- England, Wales, Flintshire
- Contract
We have a current opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer on a contract basis with a leading energy company. The position will be based in Flintshire, North Wales with regular visits to the HQ in London.
Purpose
Support the Package Manager in overseeing contractor performance and assist Project Controls in preparing, updating, and reporting on package/contract schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Internal: Package team, Project Controls, Engineering, HSE
External: Contractors, Local authorities
Qualifications
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Purpose
Support the Package Manager in overseeing contractor performance and assist Project Controls in preparing, updating, and reporting on package/contract schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Package Manager with project controls for assigned work packages.
- Attend contractor meetings and site visits.
- Maintain and update package schedules, supporting integration into the overall project schedule.
- Provide progress reporting, including updates, KPIs, forecasts, variance analysis, and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor project compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
- Verify contractor progress and payment applications.
- Support action plans to prevent cost and schedule overruns through value engineering.
- Review and challenge schedule, cost, and manpower forecasts.
- Prepare performance and progress reports for review with project leadership.
- Maintain project lessons learned and change management records.
- Support monitoring of permitting activities.
Internal: Package team, Project Controls, Engineering, HSE
External: Contractors, Local authorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Execution / Project Controls
- Solid knowledge of project control tools and principles
- Experience in oil & gas industry planning roles
- Proficient in Primavera P6, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Understanding of challenges and opportunities in energy transition
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Louis Falconer-Flavin
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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