Senior Project Controls Specialist

Senior Project Controls Specialist – UK (Power Transmission & HV Substations) Location : Glasgow (Travel Required) Contract Duration : 22 June 2025 – 26 December 2025 Industry : Power Transmission & Distribution Competitive Day Rate | outside IR35| Are you a skilled Project Planner or Controls Specialist with a background in high-voltage (HV) substation projects? Do you thrive in high-compliance, client-facing environments where Primavera P6, earned value, and risk management are second nature? We’re partnering with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation to find a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support major power transmission projects across the UK. 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing :

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Build tender and design schedules based on drawings and technical specs
• Lead earned value management (EVM) and monitor project KPIs
• Analyse delays and change impacts; manage compensation events
• Collaborate with delivery teams, designers, and stakeholders (including National Grid)
• Provide dashboard reporting, project controls, and planning oversight ✅ What You’ll Need :
• 7+ years’ planning experience, with at least 5 years in the HV sector
• Proven track record on substation projects and National Grid (NGET TP 193) compliance
• Expert in Primavera P6; capable of creating fully integrated schedules
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally (up to 50%)
• CSCS card and a strong understanding of CDM regulations 💡 Bonus Points For :
• Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
• Experience contributing to professional bodies or industry groups
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities