Engenheiro de Controlo de Projetos

INTEC Energy Solutions offers its clients EPC, Development, Consulting and O&M services, as well as new technology solutions. INTEC stands out in the creation and development of turnkey photovoltaic plants and BESS solutions worldwide, reflecting a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Drawing on the expertise of an international firm, INTEC has positioned itself as a leading player in the renewable energy sector, having managed more than 200 projects globally and reaching an installed capacity of 5 GW. INTEC runs its operations from its headquarters in London and has offices in Turkey, Romania, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Azerbaijan, Mauritius and Spain, while it continues to expand.

From our Madrid office, we are looking for a Project Controls Engineer to support planning, schedule control and cost management on our most strategic solar and BESS projects.

What Are the Key Responsibilities of the Role?

Planning and Schedule Control

• Develop, maintain and update detailed master schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 for solar EPC projects.
• Monitor actual vs. planned progress, identifying critical deviations and proposing timely corrective actions.
• Produce earned value management (EVM) analyses to measure schedule (SPI) and cost (CPI) performance.
• Prepare executive progress reports (S-curves, milestones, critical path) for steering committee and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure accurate schedule data.

Financial Management and Cost Control

• Establish and control detailed budgets by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for utility-scale solar projects.
• Monitor contractual commitments, actual spend, forecasts and budget variances.
• Perform cost trend analysis and end-of-project forecasting (Estimate at Completion - EAC).
• Support the financial evaluation of change orders, variations and contractual claims.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and integrated budget control.

Executive Reporting and Analysis

• Develop project control dashboards and KPIs to visualize performance (progress, costs, risks).
• Produce standard weekly/monthly reports for Project Managers and executive management.
• Identify and analyze critical schedule and cost risks, contributing to the project risk register.
• Benchmark against historical projects to improve future estimates.
• Prepare executive presentations and materials for portfolio reviews.

What Do You Need?

Education

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Additional training in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or Planning & Scheduling is highly valued.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in project planning and cost control in EPC environments.
• Experience in the solar PV or renewables sector preferred; experience in other energy sectors (wind, hydroelectric, oil & gas, infrastructure) is acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience with specialized software: MS Project, Primavera P6, advanced Excel.
• Experience in earned value management (EVM) analysis and project forecasting.
• Knowledge of EPC and FIDIC contracts and cost structures in construction projects is a plus.
• High level of English (required for international reporting).
• Proactive, precise and able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Professional development opportunities: Grow your career in project controls within a leading global renewables company, with visibility at executive level.
• Attractive compensation package: Competitive salary based on experience and the responsibilities of the role.
• Flexible hybrid working model: A combination of the Madrid office and remote work, with flexibility according to project needs.
• International experience: Exposure to a global portfolio of projects and
• Culture of excellence: Be part of a team committed to innovation, precision and results.

We are looking for an analytical, results-oriented professional with 3+ years in EPC planning/cost control, preferably in renewables. If you are looking to contribute to the success of world-class solar/BESS projects from Madrid, we would love to meet you.

Join INTEC Energy Solutions and become part of a global technical team committed to quality, safety and excellence in renewable energy projects.