Location: Bridgwater – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH)
Day Rate: £525 - £575 (Inside IR35)
Engagement: Ongoing contract
The Opportunity
Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering one of the most significant energy projects in the country.
This role sits within an Integrated Project Controls team, acting as a centre of excellence for planning, forecasting, and performance insight. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, data-driven decision-making across complex, high-value work packages.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6)
* Produce and manage forecasts aligned to WBS/CBS structures
* Analyse cost and schedule performance (EVM – CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC)
* Support structured reporting cycles, providing clear and insightful commentary
* Work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, risks, and performance
* Identify and challenge variances, assumptions, and forecasting outputs
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of data across project controls systems (e.g. P6, cost tools)
* Support continuous improvement of planning, estimating, and reporting processes
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in project controls, planning, or forecasting on major projects
* Advanced user of Primavera P6
* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting
* Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders
* Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale environments (e.g. infrastructure, defence, energy)
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Experience with cost or risk tools (e.g. EcoSys, ARM, @Risk, Safran or similar)
* Exposure to large construction or engineering programmes
* Experience working with Tier 1 contractors
Why Apply?
* Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant project
* Long-term contract providing stability through to end of 2026
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to work within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment
* Exposure to complex programme delivery and senior stakeholders
Eligibility
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
* Sponsorship is not available for this role
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Senior Planner or Project Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today with your CV
Salary description
£525.00 - £575.00 per day