Project Control Engineer

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Project Controls serves as a centre of excellence, providing the performance information and insights needed to successfully deliver major infrastructure projects. We are seeking a Project Controls Manager / Engineer to support either the Project Management Office (PMO) or Delivery Programmes, ensuring robust project controls are implemented across cost, schedule, risk, change and performance reporting.

Working on a large-scale, complex project, you will be responsible for managing project controls activities within a defined scope or supporting Programme Controls Managers in delivering integrated project controls information. You will coordinate multiple project controls disciplines, engage with supply chain partners and senior stakeholders, and provide clear, actionable insights to support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and integrate project controls activities across cost, schedule, risk and change management. Support the production of performance reports, schedule updates, forecasts, variance analysis and improvement opportunities. Liaise with supply chain partners and assure the quality of project controls information. Deliver high-quality month-end performance reporting and reviews. Support Programme Controls Managers and senior stakeholders with project performance insights. Drive continuous improvement and promote project controls best practice across the organisation. Here's What You'll Need

Experience as a Project Controls Engineer or Manager on large, complex infrastructure projects. Knowledge of multiple project controls disciplines, including cost, planning, risk, change and performance management. Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM). Experience managing stakeholders and working within matrix organisations. Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

Desirable

Membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar professional body. Experience with Power BI and project controls reporting systems. Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts. Nuclear sector experience. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a nationally significant programme while developing your career in a high-performing Project Controls environment.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

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