Project Control Engineer
BH-312180
Posted: 27/08/2025
- Competitive
- England England
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Carbon Capture & Storage
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Oil & Gas
Job Title: PROJECT CONTROL ENGINEER
Department: Carbon Capture Storage – Development
Location: Based at construction sites & offices in Northop
Reports to: WORK PACKAGE MANAGER
Purpose:
To support the Package Manager to control contractor performances and support Project Control Department in preparing and update package/contract schedules and reporting activities
Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
• Support the Package Manager (PM) in managing the project controls function for the allocated Work Package(s)
• Attend meeting with contractor and perform site visits
• Maintain and updated the Package control schedule and support the Project control department to integrate it in the Integrated LBCCS schedule.
• Provide the PM and the Project Control Department with progress reporting including schedule updates, KPIs, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and control project compliance in respect of the project's contractual obligations and procedural requirements.
• Verify Contractor progress and application for payment
• Assist the package team in development of action plans to avoid cost & schedule overruns through Value Engineering
• Support the review and challenge forecast trend analysis for the package schedule and costs.
• Analyse project deliverables status to review and challenge forecast man-hours to complete.
• Review forecast with the Project Manager/Engineering Leadership Team.
• Review and monitor projects performance and present results to the package team.
• Prepare reports to analyses project progress in development or execution stages.
• Manage the database for the project lessons learned.
• Maintain detailed change management records and support WPM to evaluate change orders, if any.
• Support WPM to monitor progress on permitting
Main Interfaces (relationships):
INTERNAL:
• Work Package team
• Project Control Department
• Engineering Department
• HSE
EXTERNAL:
• Contractors
• Local authorities
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Good knowledge of English (in writing and speaking)
Required Experience and Technical Competencies (relevant experience and technical skills):
• Working knowledge of project controls tools and principles
• Relevant experience as Planner in the O&G industry particularly with operating companies.
• Familiar with Primavera P6
• Experience with SharePoint is necessary. Experience in the use of the tools (Assai, Xflow, etc.) is beneficial.
• Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from an oil and gas industry to a low carbon future
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is mandatory, any other language as a plus).
• Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Project Execution / Project Controls
Behavioural Competencies:
• Proactivity to gather all information required
• Flexible and adaptable
• strong communication skills and ability to liaise with all involved stakeholders keeping good interpersonal relationships; proper understanding of ethics and protocol to be adopted at different functions.
• Teamwork
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Department: Carbon Capture Storage – Development
Location: Based at construction sites & offices in Northop
Reports to: WORK PACKAGE MANAGER
Purpose:
To support the Package Manager to control contractor performances and support Project Control Department in preparing and update package/contract schedules and reporting activities
Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
• Support the Package Manager (PM) in managing the project controls function for the allocated Work Package(s)
• Attend meeting with contractor and perform site visits
• Maintain and updated the Package control schedule and support the Project control department to integrate it in the Integrated LBCCS schedule.
• Provide the PM and the Project Control Department with progress reporting including schedule updates, KPIs, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and control project compliance in respect of the project's contractual obligations and procedural requirements.
• Verify Contractor progress and application for payment
• Assist the package team in development of action plans to avoid cost & schedule overruns through Value Engineering
• Support the review and challenge forecast trend analysis for the package schedule and costs.
• Analyse project deliverables status to review and challenge forecast man-hours to complete.
• Review forecast with the Project Manager/Engineering Leadership Team.
• Review and monitor projects performance and present results to the package team.
• Prepare reports to analyses project progress in development or execution stages.
• Manage the database for the project lessons learned.
• Maintain detailed change management records and support WPM to evaluate change orders, if any.
• Support WPM to monitor progress on permitting
Main Interfaces (relationships):
INTERNAL:
• Work Package team
• Project Control Department
• Engineering Department
• HSE
EXTERNAL:
• Contractors
• Local authorities
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Good knowledge of English (in writing and speaking)
Required Experience and Technical Competencies (relevant experience and technical skills):
• Working knowledge of project controls tools and principles
• Relevant experience as Planner in the O&G industry particularly with operating companies.
• Familiar with Primavera P6
• Experience with SharePoint is necessary. Experience in the use of the tools (Assai, Xflow, etc.) is beneficial.
• Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from an oil and gas industry to a low carbon future
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is mandatory, any other language as a plus).
• Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Project Execution / Project Controls
Behavioural Competencies:
• Proactivity to gather all information required
• Flexible and adaptable
• strong communication skills and ability to liaise with all involved stakeholders keeping good interpersonal relationships; proper understanding of ethics and protocol to be adopted at different functions.
• Teamwork
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.