Project Controls Engineer - Life Sciences

Project Controls Engineer Location: London (Hybrid working)

Sector: Life Sciences / Engineering / Infrastructure

We are working with a leading consultancy supporting a global pharmaceutical client on a portfolio of high-value capital projects.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team delivering complex engineering and infrastructure programmes, including the development of new laboratory and R&D facilities within a highly regulated environment.

This role is heavily focused on cost control and reporting, alongside planning and project controls, and is suited to someone who can confidently provide insight, challenge performance, and support effective project delivery.

Support cost control activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis

Produce accurate and timely cost reports, highlighting key risks and opportunities

Integrate cost and schedule data to provide clear project performance insights

Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6

Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to challenge assumptions and validate project data

Monitor overall project performance across cost, schedule, and risk

Produce clear, data-driven reports using Excel and other tools

Support decision-making through proactive analysis and communication

Experience in project controls, cost control, or project management within engineering, infrastructure, or construction environments

Competent in Excel (essential) and Primavera P6 (preferred)

Project Controls Engineer

Assistant Project Manager with strong cost and reporting experience

Experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or complex infrastructure projects would be advantageous but not essential.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge life sciences and laboratory projects

Clear career progression within project controls

Hybrid working

Collaborative and high-performing project environment

If you’re looking to develop your career in a cost-focused project controls role on high-profile, technically challenging projects, we’d love to hear from you.