Senior Project Controls Engineer

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The role of Senior Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is to act as an expert of the Project Controls team across the parts of a Nuclear Power Plant project following the Project Controls strategy uniformly across the project. They will act as a technical lead for the Project Controls team ensuring the implementation of Integrated Project Controls specific processes and framework. They will follow all governance arrangements for the Integrated Project Controls team providing effective reporting of Estimating information in a timely and accurate manner, supporting others to achieve the same results. They will manage the values of estimate and scope which range in value from £10m to £500m. The Senior PCE will be accountable for the Project Controls information they generate, associated with Project delivery and the management of Project progress and forecasting data. The jobholder will have authority to make decision relating to the maintenance of Project data and Reporting, within their area of work, and will be expected to identify programme/area issues and suggest resolutions or changes. Principal Accountabilities The Senior PCE will be the face of Project Controls management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage the Estimating outputs. Produce and maintain accurate forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS) Providing assurance of the maintenance of all project controls data for the Programme/Area within the Project Controls software system e.g. EcoSYS, P6, ARM, etc. Assurance of the delivery of reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues ensuring the quality of the output Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme objectives; Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist Estimating focussed sessions (i.e. scenario planning); Analysis of Estimating data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leads; Challenging the uncertainties of Estimating over time to allow prioritisation and decision making; Ensuring a comprehensive Estimating portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project position. Working with colleagues in IPC to ensure that the Project schedule and cost estimates are informed by high quality risk information (at delivery and portfolio levels). Work with the PCM's to support the programme/area teams and where appropriate Tier 1 Contractors to assess contractorheld. Estimating and their views on Programme-held risks and opportunities that impact upon them. Identify enhancements to integrated Estimating management procedure, process, reporting and tools. Accountable for the production and presentation of accurate, insightful project controls information at the Programme Reviews and Board Meetings, ROTCs, Portfolio Risk Review as required. Responsible for the management and verification of information within the PowerBI dashboards and providing proposals for improvement from the Programme/Area teams. Lead Estimating management and Estimating software specific training to the Programme/Area team, PM community and apprentices and provide recommendations of additional training requirements, or improvements to existing training. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field Experience in a Project Management environment Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in a project controls discipline. Expert knowledge of Estimating including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry is desirable but not necessary Knowledge & Skills Able to deliver accurate and concise Estimating insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and support the management of risks/opportunities. Understanding and/or practical experience of wider project controls disciplines enabling Estimating management to be integrated with cost, schedule and risk, and provide assurance that Estimating reporting and outputs of Estimating analysis aligns with other project data. Understands how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the programme/area delivery. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to facilitate Estimating conversations with colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Director leadership. Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both tech

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