Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer / PlannerLocation: Chorley, Lancashire (Manufacturing and Engineering Facility)Type: Full-timeSecurity Clearance: UK Baseline Security Clearance (BPSS) RequiredAbout the Client:Our client is an established UK-based engineering and manufacturing specialist delivering complex, high-integrity plant, containment systems, and bespoke mechanical handling equipment for the nuclear, defense, and research sectors. Operating across the full project lifecycle - from design and fabrication through to testing and assembly - they provide tailored engineering solutions for high-hazard environments.Role Overview:Provides integrated technical and commercial Project Controls support across a portfolio of complex engineering and manufacturing projects, from initial bid development through to project closeout. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, this role is responsible for establishing, updating, and reporting on schedule, cost, and resource data (WBS/CBS) using Primavera P6 to ensure contract delivery against project targets.Key Responsibilities:Schedule and Baseline Management: Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6. Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with project scope and contract terms (NEC3/NEC4).Earned Value and Performance Reporting: Generate standardized cost and schedule performance metrics (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, EAC) and present analysis for internal board ..... full job details .....