Project controls

Nuclear project controls jobs in Cumbria

Multi-decade, multi-billion programmes need serious project controls capability. These vacancies cover planning and scheduling in P6 and MSP, cost engineering, estimating, risk management and earned value reporting — the roles that keep Dreadnought and the Sellafield mission auditable.

64 live vacancies matching this search

What these roles cover

  • Planning and scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
  • Cost engineering, forecasting and change control
  • Estimating and bid support
  • Risk management and quantitative schedule risk analysis
  • Earned value, reporting and programme assurance

Who recruits for them

  • Sellafield Ltd
  • BAE Systems
  • Jacobs
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Turner & Townsend
How to break into nuclear & defence engineering

Work Experience

BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness

Work Experience with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 4 Aug 2026

Work Experience

BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness

Work Experience with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 4 Aug 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group · Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria

£65,000 – £80,000

Senior Quantity Surveyor with Gold Group in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria. Listed under ICT & Digital. Advertised salary £65,000 – £80,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 3 Aug 2026

Network Engineer

Empowered SMS · Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria

£117,000 – £130,000

Network Engineer with Empowered SMS in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £117,000 – £130,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 3 Aug 2026

Lead Cost Engineer

Amentum · Sellafield, Seascale

£54,749 – £54,749

Lead Cost Engineer with Amentum in Sellafield, Seascale. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £54,749 – £54,749. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Senior Planning Engineer

Amentum · Sellafield, Seascale

£50,361 – £50,361

Senior Planning Engineer with Amentum in Sellafield, Seascale. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £50,361 – £50,361. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Remote - cumbria Area knowlege of The industry would be usefull but not neccsary

Global Payments Consultants ltd · Cumbria Remote · Contract

£1 – £60,000

Commission-Only Sales Executive (Self-Employed / Remote)The OpportunityAre you a self-motivated sales professional looking for complete freedom and uncapped earning potential? We are seeking independent, driven Commission-Only Sales Executives to drive growth for our online job board platform.In this role, you will sell high-value job advertising packages and recurring website subscriptions direct

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Recruiter – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Sellafield Ltd · Risley Warrington · People

£49,239 – £49,239

Recruiter – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract with Sellafield Ltd in Risley Warrington. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £49,239 – £49,239. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Assistant Cost Engineer

Sellafield Ltd · Sellafield West Cumbria · Project Controls

£44,097 – £44,097

Assistant Cost Engineer with Sellafield Ltd in Sellafield West Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £44,097 – £44,097. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Recruiter – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Sellafield Ltd · Risley Warrington · People

£49,239 – £49,239

Recruiter – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract with Sellafield Ltd in Risley Warrington. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £49,239 – £49,239. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 2 Aug 2026

Quantity Surveyor

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD · Stainton, Penrith

£91,000 – £117,000

Quantity Surveyor with ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD in Stainton, Penrith. Listed under Apprenticeships & Training. Advertised salary £91,000 – £117,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 1 Aug 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

SThree UK · Walney, Barrow-In-Furness

£60,000 – £75,000

Senior Quantity Surveyor with SThree UK in Walney, Barrow-In-Furness. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £60,000 – £75,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 1 Aug 2026

Maintenance Engineer (Management role)

Nestle · Dalston, Carlisle

£45,569 – £45,569

Maintenance Engineer (Management role) with Nestle in Dalston, Carlisle. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £45,569 – £45,569. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 1 Aug 2026

Quality Engineer

Anord Mardix Ltd · Kendal, Cumbria

£38,818 – £38,818

Quality Engineer with Anord Mardix Ltd in Kendal, Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £38,818 – £38,818. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 1 Aug 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rullion · Seascale, Cumbria

£65,000 – £70,000

Senior Quantity Surveyor with Rullion in Seascale, Cumbria. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £65,000 – £70,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 31 Jul 2026

Planner of Work

Amentum · Sellafield, Seascale

£54,102 – £54,102

Planner of Work with Amentum in Sellafield, Seascale. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £54,102 – £54,102. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 31 Jul 2026

Quantity Surveyor

Rullion · Cumbria, North West England

£42,000 – £70,000

Quantity Surveyor with Rullion in Cumbria, North West England. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £42,000 – £70,000. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 30 Jul 2026

Senior Estimator

Scantec · Workington, Cumbria

£73,705 – £73,705

Senior Estimator with Scantec in Workington, Cumbria. Listed under Nuclear & Decommissioning. Advertised salary £73,705 – £73,705. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 30 Jul 2026

Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines · Derby - Raynesway (UK-DNA) · Permanent

Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Submarines with Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby - Raynesway (UK-DNA). Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 30 Jul 2026

Government Finance Analyst - Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines · Bristol Filton (UK-B) · Permanent

Government Finance Analyst - Submarines with Rolls-Royce Submarines in Bristol Filton (UK-B). Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 30 Jul 2026

Lead Commissioning Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Lead Commissioning Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 29 Jul 2026

EC&I Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

EC&I Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 29 Jul 2026

Principal Operations Process Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Principal Operations Process Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 29 Jul 2026

Site Coordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Site Coordinator with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 27 Jul 2026

Retrievals Strategy Leader

Sellafield Ltd · Sellafield West Cumbria · Technical

£81,531 – £81,531

Retrievals Strategy Leader with Sellafield Ltd in Sellafield West Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £81,531 – £81,531. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 27 Jul 2026

Procurement Plan Manager

Sellafield Ltd · Sellafield or Risley · Commercial Function

Procurement Plan Manager with Sellafield Ltd in Sellafield or Risley. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 26 Jul 2026

Organisation Design Lead

Sellafield Ltd · Sellafield or Risley · People

£81,531 – £81,531

Organisation Design Lead with Sellafield Ltd in Sellafield or Risley. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £81,531 – £81,531. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 23 Jul 2026

Project Manager

EDF UK · Morecambe

Project Manager with EDF UK in Morecambe. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 21 Jul 2026

SOC Engineer Opportunities

Sellafield Ltd · Sellafield or Risley · IT Information Services

£72,224 – £72,224

SOC Engineer Opportunities with Sellafield Ltd in Sellafield or Risley. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Advertised salary £72,224 – £72,224. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 19 Jul 2026

Principal Structural Engineer

BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness

Principal Structural Engineer with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 17 Jul 2026

Business Manager

Babcock · Cumbria

Business Manager with Babcock in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 17 Jul 2026

Head of Project Controls

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Head of Project Controls with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 16 Jul 2026

Programme Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Programme Manager with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 16 Jul 2026

Training Co-ordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Training Co-ordinator with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 12 Jul 2026

Commissioning Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Commissioning Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 12 Jul 2026

Operations Process Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Cumbria

Operations Process Engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC in Cumbria. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 12 Jul 2026

Procurement Leader

BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness

Procurement Leader with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. Listed under Engineering & Project Controls. Apply via the employer's own advert.

View vacancy & applyLast updated 10 Jul 2026

Common questions

Can I move into nuclear project controls from construction or rail?

Yes — transferable planning, cost and NEC contract experience from other heavily-regulated infrastructure sectors is actively sought. Employers will bring you up to speed on nuclear-specific assurance and baseline governance.

What software should I know?

Primavera P6 dominates the large programmes, with MS Project on smaller packages, plus cost tools such as EcoSys or Cost Manager and Power BI reporting.

Are project controls roles hybrid?

Partly. Many planning and cost roles allow two or three days at home, but licensed site work and classified programmes require regular on-site presence in West Cumbria or Barrow.