📊 Project Controls Engineer in London, England, United Kingdom

Employers in London hiring this role typically need: monitor project costs, schedules, risks and performance indicators to support effective project control and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Support management with variance analysis
• Track project cost, commitments and forecasts
• Monitor schedule performance and progress
• Maintain risk registers and change logs

Skills employers look for

• Attention to detail
• Cost control and forecasting
• Earned value basics
• Scheduling knowledge

Tools and standards

• Excel and Power BI
• Change and risk logs
• Primavera P6

Typical deliverables

• Monthly cost report
• Cost-to-complete forecast
• Performance dashboards

How success is measured

• Forecast accuracy
• Cost and schedule performance indices
• Report timeliness

Common challenges

• Late cost data
• Unclear change ownership

Hiring tip

Ask for a sample dashboard and how they would explain a growing cost variance.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Project Controls Engineer cost in London?

Indicative Project Controls Engineer rates for London, England, United Kingdom are about $29–$95 per hour, or $3,770–$12,350 per month for regular work.

What does a Project Controls Engineer do in London?

Monitor project costs, schedules, risks and performance indicators to support effective project control and decision-making. Typical work includes track project cost, commitments and forecasts, monitor schedule performance and progress and maintain risk registers and change logs.

What qualifications are usual for a Project Controls Engineer?

Engineering or construction degree; AACE or PMI certification is a plus; 4+ years in project controls.

Can I hire a Project Controls Engineer for London remotely?

Often yes. Day rates and clear invoicing are common, and professional body membership can matter for some roles. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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