Planning Engineer
6 month contract
Manchester or North Wales
Hybrid working
Role Overview
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.
The successful applicant will firstly work with the QS team to cost load the existing programme of works. Following acceptance of the programme, the role will transition to working and managing subcontractor plans, ensuring updates are fed into the overall programme.
Key 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)
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Planning Engineers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.