Project Control Lead

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Project Control Lead
Do you have experience leading the planning, estimating, monitoring and Cost Control of a project? Do you have strong leadership experience? Are you keen to have the opportunity to shape the development of the Project Controls capability in EDF?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Pay, benefits and culture
We can offer a competitive salary ranging from £54,391
- £84,892 and you'll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Nuclear Generation Company Agreement, as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed. 
What you'll be doing
As a Project Control Lead, alongside reporting into the Project Controls Group Head, you will:
- Ensure full compliance with the Investment Delivery Process (IDP) requirements as well as ensuring consistency, coherence and adherence to planning and control standards
- Lead a Project Control Team, consisting of Planning and Cost Engineers to ensure consistency, coherence and adherence to planning and control standards across the portfolio
- Support the estimating process to ensure a control estimate is in place for cost monitoring purposes
- Carry out routine review/analysis of Project Controls and monthly reports
- Analyse trends within the portfolio and deliver feedback on areas of risk and opportunity
- Facilitate and maintain the Project change control and risk management processes
- Conduct forward planning and proactively contribute to the ongoing development of Project Control processes and tools to meet requirements
Who you are
As a Project Control Lead, you’ll ideally hold a HNC as a minimum requirement in a relevant subject, and have come from a Multi-Discipline, Engineering Project Management or Project Control environment, ideally within a highly regulated environment.
Project Control Lead’s will have a high level of analytical and numerate skills being proficient in the use of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools.
You’ll have a detailed understanding of Cost Management methodologies, techniques and relevant systems and tools including Primavera Planning Software Tool. You’ll also be proficient in the application of Earned Value concepts and tools, as well as working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
Applications for this role close: Wednesday 22nd May