Senior Project Controls Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer to support both pursuit (bid) activities and live project delivery on complex engineering and construction projects. This role plays a critical part in strengthening project predictability commercial discipline and governance across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuits and Bids

• Assist in the preparation of proposal schedules including time-based and resource-loaded programmes aligned with bid strategies.

• Support the pricing of proposals and variations using standard project controls and commercial templates ensuring consistency and accuracy across submissions.

• Contribute to the finalisation of commercial proposals by reviewing validating and advising on commercial terms in line with RFP requirements and internal company policies.

• Collaborate closely with bid managers planners and commercial teams to ensure programme cost and risk assumptions are clearly articulated and integrated into proposals.

Project Controls and Delivery

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to support effective planning cost control and reporting.

• Prepare and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 including baseline development updates progress measurement and forecasting.

• Assist in the development and implementation of progress monitoring and performance measurement systems including the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

• Establish cost baselines and perform regular cost monitoring analysis and forecasting to identify variances trends and potential risks.

• Support project teams in reducing overall Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by monitoring unbilled accounts receivable and coordinating timely corrective actions.

• Assist in the finalization of Intercompany Work Agreements and external subcontract agreements ensuring documentation is processed in line with internal governance and approval procedures.

• Support internal project governance by preparing and updating Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts in coordination with Project Managers ensuring monthly reviews and formal sign-off.

• Assist Project Managers in the preparation and delivery of progress meetings with clients including schedule updates cost status performance reporting and issue tracking.

Reporting Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare clear concise project status reports highlighting schedule cost cash flow and risk positions for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with internal governance requirements contractual obligations and industry best practices in project controls.

• Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of project controls processes tools and reporting templates across projects.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members promoting consistency knowledge sharing and professional development within the project controls function.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls for large complex capital programs (exceptional candidates with 5 years may be considered)
• Professional certification in project management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) is required
• Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments and governance frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of engineering procurement contracts construction and commissioning processes
• International project experience; GCC exposure is highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in project management software including Primavera P6 cost and risk management tools Power BI and PMIS systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels
• Experience in continuous improvement process optimization and talent development
• Thorough understanding of earned value management (EVM) techniques and their practical application
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project controls
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with changing priorities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
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Experience: years
Vacancy: 1