Assistant Project Controls Engineer

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If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Assistant Project Controls Engineer Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from £ 30,450 - £45,670 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. we are transforming how we deliver our Mission-Critical Programmes, and our Project, Programme & Portfolio (P3M) function is growing. We are looking for a Assistant Project Controls Engineer who can bring professionalism, discipline, and energy to the delivery of enterprise-wide project controls, offering the chance to contribute to different areas of our work, all united by one purpose: ensuring AWE delivers on the UK's national security mission. As a Assistant Project Controls Engineer, you will support the implementation of P3M and enterprise-wide cost project controls, as a Assistant Project Controls Engineer you'll work with Task Managers to provide a credible, high-quality project controls service, ensuring that projects and programmes are delivered using accurate, timely, and reliable controls information. As a Project Controls Engineer at AWE, your responsibilities may include: - Maintain accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems - Prepare monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm - Support creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule - Assist with risk management and cost modelling - Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders - Review technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts - Deliver project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines - Assure the quality of project controls outputs - Support continuous improvement of P3M capability - Uphold high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality We do need you to have the following: - Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Good organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality - Competence with MS Office tools - Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Awareness of project controls concepts encompassing planning, cost engineering, cost estimating, and risk is Demonstrable technical knowledge of the Product Lifecycle and Project Controls. Able to demonstrate an analytical mind including good attention to detail desirable.Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the proces