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Following the recent award of a multi-billion renewable energy project, a global leading consultancy seeks to employ a proven Planning professional who has experience of working on energy environment (Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power Generation, Offshore Cabling, Windfarms, Nuclear etc) In the role of Associate Director.
This is a leadership role so if you are passionate about managing and growing teams, being a technical expert in the planning field, developing new opportunities with current / future clients or enjoy doing all three this would be the perfect role for you!
Th Associate Director will play a key role in the successful delivery of a multi-billion flagship renewable energy project that will have a positive impact on the environment and communities in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in Interactive Planning and Construction Lean Planning Sessions, ensuring comprehensive schedules developed using industry best practices and site benchmarking data
- Align Engineering, Procurement and Construction plans with Integrated Primavera Master Project Schedules, collaborating with Contractors and stakeholders
- Support early project stages planning, utilizing preliminary concept and design information and field mobilisation milestones
- Establish Construction Planning best practices across all projects from a Project Controls perspective, ensuring adherence to standards
- Develop Construction Scheduling Templates utilising historical benchmarking data and norms
- Identify resources and man-hours required for project activities; maintain accurate estimates throughout the project duration
- Ensure Field Performance updates are captured accurately and reflected in Project Schedules
- Maintain and organise an integrated EPC schedule using CPM, resource loading, Work Breakdowns, Baselining, coding, and cost accounts
- Consistently communicate the plan/schedule to all project team members
- Perform schedule analysis, report findings, and assist in developing recovery plans
- Prepare planning/scheduling reports against set Baseline targets
- Align activity links with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy, and Workface Planning
- Account for approved change orders in the schedule and analyse their impact on the project
Key Challenges & Complexities of Role:
- Driving sustained improvements in cost performance through the accurate and timely use of management information
- Supporting culture change using relevant KPIs to drive performance and focus on delivering desired outcomes
Experience and Expertise:
- Significant experience in a project portfolio environment
- Experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects, including design and construction phases
- Expertise in modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools
- Proficiency in using Primavera P6
- Understanding of Isometric drawings and Engineering 3D Models
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment
- Experience in industries such as Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power generation, Offshore cabling, Windfarm
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
Education:
- Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Project Management
- Affiliation with a Chartered body or a recognised Project Management Institution
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Car allowance
- Opportunities for career development
- Engaging and collaborative work environment
- Involvement in major and influential energy project
If you are an experienced Associate Director with a P6 Planning background looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.
