Arcadis
Project Controls Engineer
Harwell
Posted about 11 hours ago
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To manage the A/E and CM partners executing the project to assure safe, compliant, on time and on budget execution we are looking for a Project Controls Engineer.
Project scope
The project timing is 16 months (for initial phase with potential extension for subsequent phase).
- Retrofit of existing warehouse space (~15K sf) into a GMP Packaging Operation (1 Packaging Line only).
- Admin Area.
- Packaging Area (CNC) with gowning (packaging line already ordered and FAT planned in Feb '27.
- Small 2-8 Deg C cold room for temporary storage.
- Ambient GMP Warehouse for components storage.
- Utilities.
- Packaging line (1 of) - 400 V 3-phase 50.60 Hz and 230 V 1phase 50/60 Hz.
- Compressed Air 120 psi to support the line + other users.
- HVAC Units for Admin, CNC space & Ambient Warehouse space (DX units likely so no chillers).
Key responsibilities
- Lead cashflow forecasting, vendor forecast reconciliation, invoice recording and accruals reporting to maintain accurate project financial baselines.
- Prepare and maintain project progress and performance reports (cost, schedule, EHS, change & risk, documentation) using interactive dashboards for regular client presentations.
- Develop, standardise and automate templates and cyclical project controls processes to increase efficiency and consistency across teams.
- Support tender analyses, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation and commercial validation during procurement and bidding phases.
- Review contracts and assist with change management and approvals, including automating trackers and workflows to accelerate EWN/change order approvals.
- Provide training and change adoption support to project teams and global counterparts on improved tools, automations and reporting practices.
- Act as a digital ambassador: introduce and implement digital solutions (Power BI, Looker Studio, GSuite automations) that enhance data visualisation and team productivity.
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Required skills and competencies
- Project controls & monitoring: cashflow analysis, accruals reporting, progress reporting, change & risk tracking.
- Data analytics & visualisation: experience building interactive dashboards (Power BI, Looker Studio) and producing client-ready presentations.
- Commercial & estimating skills: quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender sum analyses, supplier negotiation awareness.
- Technical background: civil/structural engineering understanding to interpret design and construction deliverables.
- Digital savviness: automation, template standardisation, GSuite proficiency and willingness to champion digital change.
- Communication & collaboration: able to coordinate with multinational teams, present to clients and deliver upskill trainings.
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Qualifications & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related).
- 5–8 years’ relevant experience across project controls, cost/commercial management and structural/industrial engineering projects (life sciences beneficial).
- GMP experience is advantageous.
- Professional licensure (e.g., licensed Civil Engineer) and/or certifications such as Project Planning & Controls Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt are advantageous.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in ERP/SAP/Primavera, budget tracking, forecasting, KPI reporting
- Skills: Developing dashboards for the client, variance analysis, preparing project reviews, supporting operational teams
- Languages: ENG
Personal attributes
- Proactive, detail-oriented and efficiency-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Comfortable working across cultures and time zones; adaptable to client-facing and internal enabling roles.
Success indicators
- Accurate and timely cashflow and accrual reporting with reduced variance to baseline.
- Measurable productivity gains from automation and template standardisation (e.g., 20% reduction in cyclical task time).
- Increased speed and throughput of change/order approvals following tracker automation.
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Skills
Cashflow Analysis
Accruals Reporting
Progress Reporting
Change & Risk Tracking
Power BI
Looker Studio
Quantity Take-offs
BOQ Preparation
Tender Analysis
Civil Engineering
GSuite Automation
SAP
Primavera
Variance Analysis
KPI Reporting
GMP Compliance
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