Graduate Project Controls Engineer

About The Role

Project : Sizewell C - MEH Alliance

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: TBC

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

Altrad is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services, supporting the safe and sustainable delivery of the UK’s most important assets.

With over 11,000 talented people worldwide, we deliver a full spectrum of engineering, construction and maintenance services across highly regulated sectors, including nuclear, defence, energy and industrial environments. At Sizewell C, Altrad is a key delivery partner within the Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Alliance, supporting one of the UK’s largest and most complex nuclear new-build programmes.

Role Overview

We are seeking organised and analytical Graduate Project Controls Engineers to support the planning, monitoring and control of works delivered by the MEH Alliance at Sizewell C.

This is a fully site-based role, offering hands-on experience on a live nuclear new-build project within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. Working as part of an integrated alliance team, you will support cost control, scheduling, progress reporting and performance management activities, while following a structured graduate development pathway toward professional accreditation and Chartered status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project planning, scheduling and progress tracking activities across MEH work scopes
• Assist in the development, maintenance and update of project schedules and work breakdown structures
• Collect, validate and analyse cost, schedule and progress data from site delivery teams
• Support cost control, forecasting, earned value and change management activities under supervision
• Assist in the preparation of project reports, dashboards and performance metrics for internal and client use
• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews and alliance coordination forums
• Support risk, opportunity and contingency management processes
• Ensure all project controls activities comply with nuclear site licence conditions, regulatory requirements and company procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls tools, systems and reporting
• Actively engage in graduate training, mentoring and professional development activities

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in project controls, planning, cost management and performance reporting
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, site-based environment
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to planning or reporting tools is desirable but not essential
• Previous industrial placement or internship experience is advantageous but not essential

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of the Sizewell C project and the secure nuclear environment:

• Applicants must be Sole British Nationals
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) security clearance
• Employment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks

Why Join Altrad at Sizewell C?

• Be part of one of the UK’s largest nuclear new-build programmes
• Gain hands-on experience within a major alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression opportunities within project controls and major programme delivery
• A collaborative, safety-driven and professional working environment