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Project Controls Engineer - Nuclear

United Kingdom, Ipswich Employment contract · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Role: Project Controls Engineer Location: Ipswich, Suffolk (UK) About Vulcain Engineering Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC). The Position: Project Controls Engineer Project Controls Engineer will be part of the Integrated Project Controls team within the Safety and Schedule Assurance function, reporting to the Lead Project Controls Engineer. The team acts as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation, providing a single source of delivery performance information. It operates across a matrix organisation supporting various programmes, including Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island, Conventional Island, Balance of Plant, Instrumentation and Controls, and Commissioning. Some of the main responsibilities of the Project Controls Engineer will include: Responsible for producing and maintaining accurate forecasts and project controls data aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure Coordinating and producing project control reports, supporting trend and change processes, generating performance indicators, delivering insights for decision-making, and collaborating across project areas The role will use tools such as Primavera P6, EcoSys, ARM, and other project controls software This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects in a high-profile, innovative environment. Exposure to cutting-edge project controls practices and collaboration across diverse engineering and construction areas.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for producing and maintaining accurate forecasts and project controls data aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure
  • Coordinating and producing project control reports, supporting trend and change processes, generating performance indicators, delivering insights for decision-making, and collaborating across project areas
  • The role will use tools such as Primavera P6, EcoSys, ARM, and other project controls software

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Project Controls methodologies and tools
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6, EcoSys, and ARM
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail ensuring accuracy of data
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Knowledge of risk analysis tools such as @risk and Safran
  • Familiarity with engineering, procurement, and construction processes
  • Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments would be beneficial
  • Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage

Nice to have

Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments

What we offer

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
  • Matched Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Private Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
  • Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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