Civil Works Alliance
Senior Project Controls Engineer
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Senior Project Controls Engineer
Senior Project Controls Engineer Opportunity
Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Supporting Sizewell C | Civil Works Alliance (CWA)
As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you will play a pivotal role in constructing Sizewell C—a 3.2-gigawatt power station delivering low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and securing the UK’s energy future for at least 60 years. This position will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Project Controls Engineer will:
- Deliver the project controls strategy within agreed constraints, covering programme, productivity, time, and cost—incorporating Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Ensure all controls adhere to safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet project objectives.
- Report directly to the Project Controls Lead as part of the Marine & Tunnels (M&T) section within the Project Management Office (PMO).
What We’re Looking For
Key Skills
- Results-Driven:
- Passion for work, proactiveness in resolving challenges without delay.
- Focus on Excellence:
- Commitment to exceeding expectations; continuously seeking ways to add value.
- Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Prioritizes collective success, empowers others, and builds shared knowledge.
- Customer Focus:
- Dedicated to internal and external stakeholder needs; proactively improves services.
- Operational Excellence:
- Efficient planning and execution to maximize output safely.
- Adaptability:
- Quick learner; thrives in dynamic environments.
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Qualifications & Experience
✔ Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in project controls on complex/mega infrastructure projects and programs, ideally with leading tier 1 contractors. ✔ Certifications required:
- APM PMQ
- APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner (or equivalent). ✔ Undergraduate degree in a relevant field. ✔ Hands-on experience in contract management, cost tracking, and EVM systems (e.g., PRISM, Unifier, InEight).
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What We Offer
Joining the CWA means becoming part of a collaborative delivery organisation backed by Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O’Rourke. Benefits include:
- Market-leading salaries
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Pension scheme
- Flexible benefits package
About Us
The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) fosters diversity and innovation, welcoming applications from all backgrounds—especially those from underrepresented communities. Our values are Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
We encourage candidates to bring their best selves to work, share ideas openly, and embrace inclusion without bias. Equal opportunities are prioritised—we value applications regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.
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