Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planning Engineer
£70,000 - £85,000
Location: Somerset
Permanent Staff

Are you a Senior Planning Engineer looking for a new role? A leading multi-disciplinary design & build contractor is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in Somerset, contributing to the Mechanical & Electrical installation works within the turbine hall of the prestigious HPC Nuclear New Build Mega Project.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on a landmark project within the nuclear sector, demonstrating your expertise in project planning and scheduling, on a permanent staff basis.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Planning Engineer

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules across design, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain and manage progress databases to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Prepare detailed Weekly and Monthly progress reports, highlighting key project metrics and performance indicators.
• Conduct milestone projections, critical path analysis, and delay assessments.
• Identify, document, and monitor project delays and disruptions, providing timely analysis and recommendations.
• Utilise Earned Value Management techniques to evaluate project performance and forecast future outcomes.
• Verify on-site progress and integrate quality assurance assessments into scheduling updates.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity, preparing resource histograms as required.
• Lead and participate in planning and coordination meetings, fostering collaborative relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender schedules and support resource and cash flow planning.
• Provide accurate data to support payment applications and compile contract review reports.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and accuracy of all schedules and reports, promptly identifying and addressing potential issues.

Key Requirements: Senior Planning Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning within the construction industry, ideally within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic approach to planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning meetings and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A degree in a construction-related discipline is preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to achieving project success.

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 a Senior Planning Engineer 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