Project Controls Engineer

Business Unit: 5118 - HS2 Old Oak Common BBVS JV

Location: London

Job Role

We are recruiting for a Project Controls Engineer / Cost Analyst to join a high-profile HS2 Old Oak Common Station project, working within a leading JV environment.

This is a key project controls role responsible for integrating cost, programme, progress, quantities, and risk, supporting accurate reporting and informed decision-making across major work packages.

You will act as the bridge between commercial and delivery teams, strengthening cost

Duties

Cost & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain bottom-up forecasts and performance baselines
• Analyse cost variances, trends, and forecasting movements across work packages
• Produce monthly and weekly performance reports for senior stakeholders

Programme, Progress & Earned Value

• Deliver Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting (SPI/CPI, forecast vs actuals)
• Track quantities, site progress, and production outputs against plan
• Use Primavera P6 to align programme logic with cost and progress

Commercial & Supply Chain Interface

• Challenge subcontractor forecasts, cost assumptions, and productivity
• Support monthly cost reporting, accruals, and change control
• Work closely with commercial, delivery, planning, and risk teams

Reporting & Governance

• Support delivery of performance reporting cycles and client submissions
• Present performance insights, mitigation plans, and recovery strategies
• Ensure compliance with project governance processes

A Typical Day might include:

• Reviewing cost reports and forecasts
• Analysing subcontractor performance
• Engaging with delivery and commercial teams
• Producing reports and explaining variances
• Supporting programme tracking and risk analysis

Person Specification

• Strong background in cost control / project controls / cost engineering
• Experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects
• Proven ability in; Cost forecasting & variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), Programme integration (P6 preferred)Quantity tracking & progress measurement
• Confident working across comme,rcial and delivery functions
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to challenge data and assumptions

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Project Controls

Desirable

• Experience with NEC contracts (Options A, C, E)
• Certifications in Project Controls / EVM / Planning
• Experience in rail or major infrastructure environments

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

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