Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer

Senior to Executive grade

Bristol, with ad hoc travel to client sites

Permanent

Full time with flexible core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

The Project Controls team has grown significantly over the past 12 months, and we are looking to further recruit Project Controls Engineers to play a critical role supporting the delivery of major, complex projects in defence infrastructure. Ideally, candidates will have a generalist experience within the project controls function.

Your day to day could involve:

Maintenance and monitoring the cost control account.

Report on performance using Earned Value Analysis.

Evaluation of Change Control and the impact on Projects.

Production of performance packs for Senior Management.

Trend Analysis, KPI and milestone reporting.

Contribute to risk management by maintaining risk registers and assisting with mitigation planning.

Develop, update and maintain project schedules, ensuring accurate reflection of progress and key milestones.

However, in the consultancy world, no two days are the same! We are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

Who we're looking for:

Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered

Must have experience within the Construction environment or engineering discipline and relevant experience within Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service contracting) sector is essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as a methodical way of thinking with excellent problem solving skills

Experience operating forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4

Professional qualifications and/or membership of the APM, AcostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desired, and will be supported if not already obtained

What we can offer you:

Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications

Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and your understanding of the industry

Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.

Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews

Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first

Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance

Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations

Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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