Rullion

Senior/Project Controls Engineer-Planner

London EC4M 9AF

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Title

Senior Project Controls Engineer-Planner

Type

Permanent

Start

ASAP, subject to vetting

Pay

Competitive basic + car allowance + benefits

Location

London (hybrid, 2-3 days onsite)

About the role

Put your planning expertise to work on major nuclear projects. You will build and maintain the schedules that keep complex programmes on track, working closely with project managers and delivery teams to spot emerging issues early, plan recovery, and keep management informed. Ideal for someone who takes pride in the quality of their plans and enjoys seeing them shape real-world delivery. Exposure to multiple sectors and a collaborative professional community.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain project schedules aligned to project requirements, developed with the project manager and team.

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Reduce uncertainty, clarify objectives, and improve efficiency.

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Help project managers schedule work and coordinate assignments.

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Evaluate schedule progress and performance, and identify developing problem areas.

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Support timely and effective change management.

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Help produce status reports that keep management informed.

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Analyse alternative courses of action or recovery for slipped schedules.

Requirements

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Professional Project Controls experience specialising in Planning and Scheduling across the whole project lifecycle, in one or more sectors.

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Strong proficiency in Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software.

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Ability to coordinate with other teams and bring multidisciplinary knowledge.

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Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

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Membership of a body such as APM or PMI.

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Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.

UK National Security Vetting Status - Ability to gain BPSS/SC clearance

Advertised by Rullion Ltd, a family-owned recruiter since 1978, committed to equal opportunities. Due to high application volumes, if you have not heard back within 14 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.