PMO Project Engineer

Job Description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a digitally-enabled Cost / Project Controls Engineer to support complex, mission-critical programmes. This role goes beyond traditional cost engineering, focusing on data-driven decision making, integrated digital controls, and advanced analytics across major capital projects.You will play a key role in building intelligent cost and risk insights, leveraging modern project controls tools, data integration, and visualisation platforms to enhance programme performance, predictability, and governance.Key ResponsibilitiesDigital Cost & Performance ManagementDevelop and manage digitally integrated cost baselines aligned to WBS/CBS structures across complex programmesApply Earned Value Management (EVM) using modern toolsets and automated data flows to track performance in near real timeProduce Forecast at Completion (FAC) using data-led forecasting techniques and scenario modellingData & AnalyticsDesign and maintain project controls dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to provide cost, schedule, and risk insightEnable data integration across systems (e.g. Primavera P6, ERP, cost management tools) to establish a single source of truthSupport the development of predictive analytics models for cost forecasting and programme performanceChange & Cost ControlManage digital change control workflows, ensuring traceability across time, cost, and scopeImplement robust cost control processes, including accruals management, commitments tracking, and variance analysisMaintain structured, auditable datasets to support governance in regulated environmentsIntegrated Project ControlsAlign cost engineering with schedule and risk data to deliver integrated project controls capabilityCollaborate with planning and risk teams to support quantitative risk analysis (QRA) and scenario modellingSupport programme reporting through automated reporting tools and digital controls frameworksGovernance & AssuranceEnsure compliance with regulated, safety-critical standardsSupport internal and external audits through structured, high-quality data and reportingContribute to continuous improvement of digital project controls maturityCandidate ProfileEssential Experience8-12 years' experience in project controls or cost engineering on major programmesStrong expertise in: Earned Value Management (EVM)CBS/WBS integrationForecast at Completion (FAC)Accruals and cost reportingChange and cost control frameworksExperience working in highly regulated or safety-critical environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, infrastructure)Digital & Technical SkillsExperience with project controls and cost tools, such as: Primavera P6 and associated planning systemsERP and cost management platforms (e.g. EcoSys, SAP, Oracle)Strong capability in data analysis and visualisation (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)Understanding of data integration and working with structured datasetsExposure to automation, scripting, or digital transformation initiatives is desirableDesirableExperience in quantitative risk analysis (QSRA/QCRA)Familiarity with digital engineering or BIM environmentsSecurity clearance, or eligibility to obtain itWhat Makes This Role DifferentFocus on digital-first project controls rather than traditional cost engineering aloneOpportunity to work on nationally significant, mission-critical programmesInvolvement in building next-generation project controls capability, including automation, analytics, and integrated data environmentsSuccess in RoleSuccess in this role will depend on your ability to:Translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insightImprove predictability through analytics and integrated dataOperate effectively in a high-governance, high-stakes environmentDrive continuous improvement through digital innovationTPBN1_UKTJ