Senior Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle P50 project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy of deliverables and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
• Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
• A strong understanding of baseline management and effective implementation of change.
• Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning.
• Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources across the framework.
• Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics (including performance analysis and variance reporting), critical path analysis and float erosion outputs.
• 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.
• Mentoring and development of junior members of the planning team.
• Here's What You'll Need:
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
• Experience of working on projects on Sellafield site.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
• Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
• Strong experience of planning projects on Fixed Price and/or Target Cost NEC Contracts.
• Experience of producing and maintaining risked, P50/P80 underpinning schedules.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
• Must hold appropriate Security Clearance and be able to obtain Sellafield clearance.
• Our Culture
• Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
• We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative.
• We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
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