Vulcain Engineering UK’s 18-month Development Programme offers an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Production Controller at Hinkley Point C, working on-site five days a week. From day one, consultants are embedded within the Delivery Integration Team, where you will analyse progress reports, review work schedules, identify discrepancies, and support corrective actions to keep the project on track.

The programme combines hands-on experience with structured training and mentorship to develop key technical and professional skills. You will also work towards industry-relevant qualifications and gain exposure to one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. Upon completion, the programme provides a clear pathway to future roles within Vulcain, including Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, or Planning.

About Vulcain Engineering   

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Project Professionals Development Programme - Production Controller  

As a Production Controller you will be responsible for analysing progress reports, against the existing work schedules, and support corrective actions to minimise impact to the project path.

This position will require attendance, at HPC site, Monday-Friday.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Production Controller will include:

• Working closely with contract and client planning engineers.
• Identifying trends and deviations from the original plan and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Managing the reference levels against which a project is monitored and controlled.
• Building and maintaining close working relationships with other disciplines within the organisation, particularly the area delivery and construction teams.
• Supporting and coordinating critical path resources to meet agreed targets.
• Utilising Project software tools - P6 outputs, Excel databases/spreadsheets, Power BI, SharePoint, CEMAR, & Mpower.
• Prepare and support weekly/monthly review and evaluation reports/schedules and flow forecasts for submission to the Delivery Integration team & MEH Alliance.
• Attend and influence meetings.
• Identify, apply and evaluate cost control techniques to support the monitoring, managing and reporting of the project.

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Financial & commercial awareness, alongside practical working experience in a position where you have gained exposure to project management / support, finance, data, technical, construction, or another relevant area.
• Experience in one of the following environments: technical or construction projects, military, highly regulated, multi-disciplinary, site-based disciplines, or similar.
• Exceptional attention to detail in data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Strong active listening and communication skills to clearly understand tasks and effectively relay information to management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Familiarity with Primavera P6 or other project management tools is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• A questioning attitude and a proactive approach – ability to challenge the status quo, think innovatively and with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.