Project Control Engineer

Project Controls Engineer
Location: UK or Europe-based (with flexibility to work across multiple project locations)
Sectors: Data, Defence & Energy
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A leading design, construction, and engineering provider is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support the successful delivery of some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the industry. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for data, digital systems, and performance optimisation who wants to work on challenging programmes within a collaborative, people-first environment.
Role Overview
As a Project Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and improving project performance reporting, data integrity, and forecasting processes. You ll collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and planners to ensure real-time visibility across cost, schedule, and resource metrics.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls systems and ensure high-quality, timely reporting.
• Analyse and validate progress data from construction and preconstruction phases.
• Identify manual processes and design digital automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Work closely with stakeholders to extract, interpret, and reconcile data from various platforms (e.g. Primavera P6, SharePoint, PowerApps).
• Support internal teams and subcontractors with training on reporting tools and standards.
• Proactively identify data discrepancies and escalate key issues for resolution.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science, or a relevant discipline.
• Project management or project controls experience within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficient in Power BI, with working knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and programme-related data reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working within data centre, defence, pharmaceutical, or complex commercial environments is preferred.

What s on Offer

• Work on complex and meaningful projects within critical infrastructure sectors.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continual improvement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital tools and modern construction delivery methods.
• Career development and support in a high-performance, people-focused culture.
• Competitive salary and tailored benefits package.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Project Controls professional to drive digital transformation and project performance excellence on some of the industry's most exciting programmes.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.