The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for a Project Controls Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. KAEFER currently deliver Fabric Maintenance services on Adura’s Mariner-A offshore platform, and Mariner-B FSU. The purpose of this role is to bridge the gap between Operations and Commercial, providing robust control of project controls and performance reporting. This role will ensure that scope delivery, cost forecasting, and commercial outcomes are fully aligned, accurate, and proactively managed.

How You Will Make An Impact

Project Controls & Performance Management

• Own progress measurement methodology (e.g. earned value, % complete, milestones)
• Validate and challenge operational progress reporting
• Ensure alignment between reported progress and actual scope delivered
• Develop and maintain project control processes and dashboards
• Provide accurate, real-time visibility of scope status to internal leadership and client

Cost Control & Forecasting (supporting role to Commercial Lead)

• Build and maintain detailed cost forecasts (labour, materials, subcontract, etc.)
• Monitor actual spend vs budget and identify variances early
• Own cost-to-complete calculations for all scopes
• Support monthly forecasting cycle in collaboration with Ops and Commercial
• Highlight cost risks and mitigation strategies

Interface Between Operations & Commercial

• Translate operational activity into measurable commercial value
• Ensure variations, changes, and additional scopes are properly captured and quantified
• Support Commercial Lead in substantiating claims and change events
• Challenge scope execution to ensure it aligns with contracted assumptions

Estimation & Scope Planning Support

• Assist in developing cost estimates for new scopes / variations
• Support planning and sequencing to improve cost efficiency
• Provide data-driven input into pricing and tendering (where needed)

Project Delivery Support

• Occasionally act as a project lead for defined scopes or work packs
• Ensure smaller scopes are delivered with proper controls and reporting discipline
• Implement lessons learned into forecasting and execution models

Governance & Improvement

• Introduce standardised controls (tracking tools, reporting packs, KPI frameworks)
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy
• Support audit readiness (internal / client)
• Improve confidence internally and externally in cost & progress reporting

What You Will Bring

• Background in project controls, cost engineering, or commercial/project management
• Experience in offshore / oil & gas / fabric maintenance
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Comfortable challenging both Operations and Commercial teams
• Proficient in cost tracking tools and reporting systems
• Strong communication skills

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect