Job title: Planning Engineer
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 Months
Pay rate: £DOE, Circa £40-55 per hr UMB.
Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria
Hybrid/Remote Working: Yes (Hybrid - 2 days per week from the office)
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning for change requests.
Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources.
Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and variance reporting.
Ensure programmes comply with NEC 3/4 contract requirements and utilise CEMAR for contract management activities.
Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and to provide clear insight on programme performance and critical path impacts.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 3 years' experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
Working Arrangements
Full time position - 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Flexible working arrangements in line with project and Client needs, with a requirement to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in the Whitehaven office.
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