Project Controls Engineer/ Planning Engineer
Initial 12 Month Contract
Talacre, North Wales – Site based role consisting of 5 days per week at site
Inside IR35 position
A Project Controls/Planning Engineer is required to support a large Energy Transition project based in North Wales on a long term contract basis.
The ideal candidate will have experience of/ related to onshore pipelines and also have experience of working for an operator (desirable).
Purpose:
To support the Package Manager to control contractor performances and support Project Control Department in preparing and update package/contract schedules and reporting activities
Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Support the Package Manager (PM) in managing the project controls function for the allocated Work Package(s)
* Attend meeting with contractor and perform site visits
* As the Project Controls Engineer, you will maintain and updated the Package control schedule, and support the Project control department to integrate it in the Integrated LBCCS schedule.
* Provide the PM and the Project Control Department with progress reporting including schedule updates, KPIs, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
* Monitor and control project compliance in respect of the project's contractual obligations and procedural requirements.
* Verify Contractor progress and application for payment
* As the Project Controls Engineer, you will assist the package team in development of action plans to avoid cost & schedule overruns through Value Engineering
* Support the review and challenge forecast trend analysis for the package schedule and costs.
* Analyse project deliverables status to review and challenge forecast man-hours to complete.
* Review forecast with the Project Manager/Engineering Leadership Team.
* Review and monitor projects performance and present results to the package team.
* Prepare reports to analyses project progress in development or execution stages.
* As the Project Controls Engineer, you will manage the database for the project lessons learned.
* Maintain detailed change management records and support WPM to evaluate change orders, if any.
* Support WPM to monitor progress on permitting
Education & Professional Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Good knowledge of English (in writing and speaking)
Required Experience and Technical Competencies (relevant experience and technical skills):
* Working knowledge of project controls tools and principles
* Relevant experience as Planner in the O&G industry particularly with operating companies.
* Familiar with Primavera P6
* As the Project Controls Engineer, you will have experience with SharePoint is necessary. Experience in the use of company tools (Assai, Xflow, etc.) is beneficial.
* Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from an oil and gas industry to a low carbon future
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is mandatory, any other language as a plus).
* Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
* As the Project Controls Engineer, you will have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in Project Execution / Project Controls
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