Planning Engineer

Our client, a powerhouse in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) sector, is seeking a dedicated Planning Engineer on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in developing and managing project schedules for high voltage substation projects within the UK. You will be managing wider project controls responsibilities such as budget and risk, and collaborating closely with various internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of project control methodologies and associated systems such as Primavera P6, MSP, and other systems
• Providing a range of project control services, including implementing planning controls, scheduling and prioritisation, monitoring and reporting
• Responsible for schedule management and earned value management
• Build tender schedules for substation projects, interpreting drawings and client information to understand the construction sequence
• Build design schedules with the design team
• Analysis and evaluation of schedule management involving the critical path of scheduling techniques
• Impact analysis of delays and change events, and implementation of agreed Compensation Events
• Support the risk management process
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulation, standards, and protocols

Functional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups
• Interact with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives
• Manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines
• Work autonomously and/or as part of a project team
• Identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs
• Understand the company's Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements
• Travel and undertake site visits as required
• Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner
• Support our clients to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded

Job Requirements:

• Experience in building, developing, and managing schedules for high voltage substation projects
• Understanding of the design process and construction sequence for HV substations
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card
• Primavera P6 qualification or relevant experience
• Relevant degree level qualification is desirable

If you are a Planning Engineer with a passion for the T&D sector and looking for a new contract opportunity, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team.