Project Controls Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Belcan
£56 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cost / Project Controls Engineer role at Belcan involves delivering cost estimates and project control strategies for high-value capital projects at the Fife Ethylene Plant. This on-site position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure financial accuracy and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost engineering, particularly in the energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant tools are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and report on cost variances
- Integrate cost data with project schedules and control systems
- Perform risk assessments and cost benchmarking against industry standards
- Provide cost analysis to support procurement and vendor selection
Key Skills:
- 8–15 years’ experience in cost engineering, ideally within energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors
- Proficiency in tools such as AspenTech, ACCE, SAP, Oracle, and Excel
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with large-scale or complex capital projects is highly desirable
Salary (Rate): £56.14/hr
City: Fife
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: Cost / Project Controls Engineer
Location: Fife (On-site)
IR35 Status: In Scope
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract
Join a Leading Team Driving Capital Project Excellence
Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a skilled Cost / Project Controls Engineer to support high-value capital projects at the Fife Ethylene Plant. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering the chance to work in a dynamic and technically complex environment where your expertise will be instrumental in driving project performance and success.
Role Overview
As a Cost / Project Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering robust cost estimates and project control strategies across all phases of capital project development—from initial concept through to execution. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure financial accuracy, schedule integrity, and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and report on cost variances
- Integrate cost data with project schedules and control systems
- Perform risk assessments and cost benchmarking against industry standards
- Provide cost analysis to support procurement and vendor selection
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with:
- 8–15 years’ experience in cost engineering, ideally within energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors
- Proficiency in tools such as AspenTech, ACCE, SAP, Oracle, and Excel
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with large-scale or complex capital projects is highly desirable
Why Belcan?
At Belcan, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values your contributions.