Project Control Specialist/Project Control Engineer

Project Control Specialist/Project Control Engineer

Miejsce pracy: Katowice

Recruitment for

We are currently recruiting for Hatch, a global leader in engineering and consulting services. The company delivers complex projects across the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors worldwide. Hatch offers the opportunity to work on technically advanced projects with a global reach. It is an ideal environment for engineers and professionals who want to develop their expertise within international teams, utilize modern tools and technologies, and contribute to large-scale projects with significant business impact.

Due to the company's continued growth, we are currently seeking experienced professionals for the position of Project Control Specialist/ Engineer to join the team.

The Project Control Specialist/ Engineer is responsible for providing the information and analysis required to set up, control, measure, and manage the performance of the company's services throughout the project life cycle. Key responsibilities include developing estimates, establishing and maintaining time‑charge structures, managing changes, collecting progress data, analyzing performance and variances, and preparing reports. The role works closely with Project Managers and engineering discipline leads.

Your responsibilities

• Confirm the progress measurement and earned value methodology.
• Initiate progress reporting and verify the project controls execution plan.
• Identify gaps, trends, and risks, and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
• Establish and maintain project control baselines.
• Publish and maintain the project reporting calendar with cut‑off dates, submission deadlines, and issue dates.
• Initiate and coordinate periodic project reporting.
• Produce regular engineering and project progress reports (weekly/monthly) using earned value methodologies.
• Maintain the forecast‑to‑go and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Develop, verify, and validate work‑hour estimates and schedules for EPCM services.
• Set up time‑charge codes, budgets, and the work breakdown structure (WBS) aligned with the project schedule.
• Establish and maintain the EPCM performance measurement system, including baseline hours, costs, and progress curves.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop staffing plans and maintain the resource planning system.
• Develop and maintain the project change and trend registers.
• Ensure the EPCM services budget and forecast remain aligned with approved changes and trends.

Our requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in project control, ideally on medium or large multidisciplined E/EP/EPC/EPCM projects.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines.
• Experience preparing, consolidating, and presenting project and financial reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels, as well as clients and vendors.

What we offer

• Stable employment based on a full-time employment contract with a well-established international company
• All necessary tools and equipment to perform your role effectively
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Friendly and international working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects within the heavy and processing industries
• Office-based work in a conveniently located office in the centre of Katowice
• Flexible working hours
• Clear and structured career development path