Senior Project Controls Engineer - Renewable Energy

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Following the recent award of a multi-billion renewable energy project, a global leading consultancy seeks to employ several Senior Project Controls Engineers who have worked on projects in the energy environment (Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power Generation, Offshore Cabling, Windfarms, Nuclear etc) to join their growing project team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on this flagship programme which will have a major impact on the environment but also various communities in the UK.

If you have a passion for green energy and would enjoy working for an employee focused organisation then these roles would be perfect for you. Hybrid working is offered and these roles can be based at any UK office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Project Controls disciplines i.e. Cost Estimating, Cost Engineering, Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Provide functional assurance to all assigned project estimates, schedules and Cost deliverables to ensure quality and integrity of work performed.
• Performance of this role will be measured against the ability to meet defined Cost and Schedule performance targets outlined by the Project Services department.
• Develop and support Management Processes and provide ownership of all Portfolio reporting requirements in line with the company policies and procedures.
• Oversee and report cash flow performance monthly against assigned Capital Projects and the Capital Plan utilizing Early Warning systems to mitigate cost based risks.
• Provide analysis and assurance of all data submitted to the Project Services Lead Team on a monthly basis.
• Monitor implementation of project controls on assigned projects to ensure that systems and procedures are being followed and initiate corrective actions where required.
• Provide assurance on compliance with the company's project controls policies and procedures.
• Co-ordinate with staff and the Project Services team members to produce Monthly Cost Reports and accurate Project Schedules.
• Support the company in defining and monitoring of all appropriate KPI's and reports to provide assurance to Projects Team in all areas of accountability.
• Provide ownership and control over Project Controls processes and ensure alignment to existing processes for delivery of work.
• Ensure development plans are in place for direct reports and succession planning is in place for role transitions.
• Manage resources accordingly to ensure scope of work is delivered efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Quality check all work delivered prior to issue ensuring data integrity remains true to allow informed decision making.
• Develop Recovery Plans for Scope of Work when required to allow corrective action for adverse performance metrics.
• Key interface between the company for all Project Services scope of work utilizing a top down communication approach for work being performed.

Key Challenges & Complexities of Role:

• Driving a sustained improvement in cost performance through accurate and timely use of management information.
• Supporting culture change through using relevant KPI's to drive performance and focus on delivering desired outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Team leader experience, demonstrated ability to develop team members.
• Deep technical experience in all Project Services Disciplines i.e. Cost Estimating, Project Scheduling and Cost Engineering.
• Extensive experience working in a project portfolio environment.
• Good understanding of Third Party Service Provider contract terminology.
• Track record of delivery of strong business results, with complex and competing priorities.
• Experience in either of the following industries such as: Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power generation, Offshore cabling, Windfarm is essential.

Education:

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.
• Affiliation with a Chartered body or a recognised Project Management Institution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Annual Leave
• Fantastic opportunity for career progression

If you are an experienced Project Controls professional specialising in Renewable Energy and seeking a new opportunity for career development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team.