Project Controls Engineer

To manage the A/E and CM partners executing the project to assure safe, compliant, on time and on budget execution we are looking for a Project Controls Engineer.

Project scope

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• The project timing is 16 months (for initial phase with potential extension for subsequent phase).
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• Retrofit of existing warehouse space (~15K sf) into a GMP Packaging Operation (1 Packaging Line only).
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• Admin Area.
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• Packaging Area (CNC) with gowning (packaging line already ordered and FAT planned in Feb '27.
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• Small 2-8 Deg C cold room for temporary storage.
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• Ambient GMP Warehouse for components storage.
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• Utilities.
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• Packaging line (1 of) - 400 V 3-phase 50.60 Hz and 230 V 1phase 50/60 Hz.
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• Compressed Air 120 psi to support the line + other users.
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• HVAC Units for Admin, CNC space & Ambient Warehouse space (DX units likely so no chillers).
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Key responsibilities

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• Lead cashflow forecasting, vendor forecast reconciliation, invoice recording and accruals reporting to maintain accurate project financial baselines.
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• Prepare and maintain project progress and performance reports (cost, schedule, EHS, change & risk, documentation) using interactive dashboards for regular client presentations.
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• Develop, standardise and automate templates and cyclical project controls processes to increase efficiency and consistency across teams.
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• Support tender analyses, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation and commercial validation during procurement and bidding phases.
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• Review contracts and assist with change management and approvals, including automating trackers and workflows to accelerate EWN/change order approvals.
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• Provide training and change adoption support to project teams and global counterparts on improved tools, automations and reporting practices.
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• Act as a digital ambassador: introduce and implement digital solutions (Power BI, Looker Studio, GSuite automations) that enhance data visualisation and team productivity.
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Required skills and competencies

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• Project controls & monitoring: cashflow analysis, accruals reporting, progress reporting, change & risk tracking.
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• Data analytics & visualisation: experience building interactive dashboards (Power BI, Looker Studio) and producing client-ready presentations.
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• Commercial & estimating skills: quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender sum analyses, supplier negotiation awareness.
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• Technical background: civil/structural engineering understanding to interpret design and construction deliverables.
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• Digital savviness: automation, template standardisation, GSuite proficiency and willingness to champion digital change.
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• Communication & collaboration: able to coordinate with multinational teams, present to clients and deliver upskill trainings.
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Qualifications & experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related).
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• 5–8 years’ relevant experience across project controls, cost/commercial management and structural/industrial engineering projects (life sciences beneficial).
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• GMP experience is advantageous.
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• Professional licensure (e.g., licensed Civil Engineer) and/or certifications such as Project Planning & Controls Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt are advantageous.
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• Technical skills: Proficiency in ERP/SAP/Primavera, budget tracking, forecasting, KPI reporting
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• Skills: Developing dashboards for the client, variance analysis, preparing project reviews, supporting operational teams
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• Languages: ENG
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Personal attributes

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• Proactive, detail-oriented and efficiency-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
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• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones; adaptable to client-facing and internal enabling roles.
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Success indicators

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• Accurate and timely cashflow and accrual reporting with reduced variance to baseline.
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• Measurable productivity gains from automation and template standardisation (e.g., 20% reduction in cyclical task time).
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• Increased speed and throughput of change/order approvals following tracker automation.
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