Description As a Planning Engineer you will be a fundamental part of the team, working with stakeholders to develop and manage programmes, completing updates and reporting both internally and externally. Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - PRJG03 - Planner.pdf Responsibilities Responsibilities Develop of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy. Enquire and record and then test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable. Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan. Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities. Identify wider resource requirements for the delivery of the project. Ensure that stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements. Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project. Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Primavera (P6) trained and experienced Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans Experience and show understanding of Earned Value Analysis as a reporting tool Proactive work ethic and comfortable in challenging the team to implement savings to the programme and explore and propose mitigations High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills Excellent MS Office skills Desirable Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment Qualifications Essential Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths. Desirable HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)