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Astute's Nuclear team is partnering witha leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Planning Lead for its Warrington office.
The Project Controls Lead position will play a vital role within the project planning team and will manage/oversee the delivery of pre-construction P6 Programme, including constructability. It comes with a salary starting at 50,000 - 75,000 depending on experience.
If you're an experience Primavera 6 software planner who can develop plans from engineering information into a task specific schedule and are looking to work for an organisation that continues to be a pioneer in the nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Planning Leadyou will:
- Develop standardized P6 planning work packages using AIMS SOPs, Client Procedures, and referent knowledge to ensure consistency.
- Create project-specific schedules, integrating activities across multifunctional teams, and iterating them through project stages up to Level 4 for execution.
- Manage cost and resource-loaded P6 programs, monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with Client requirements for pre-construction and project execution.
- Optimize project schedules by coordinating with suppliers, client functions, and stakeholders, providing regular updates to project management.
- Proactively forecast and analyse project activities using EVA techniques, managing variations and maintaining accurate cost, resource, and schedule profiles.
- Foster a collaborative, "best for project" mindset, ensuring open communication, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to AIMS standards and practices.
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Time Served Apprentice / NVQ level 2 / C&G - and / or suitable experience in construction engineering
- HNC/HND (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
- Proficient in the use of P6 and cost/resource loading scheduling techniques.
- Knowledge and application of construction methodologies across MEH scopes.
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- CCNSG Safety Passport Training / IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (shortform)
Personal skills:
The Planning Lead role would suit someone who has:
- Ability to achieve SC status readily.
- Minimum of 5 years senior planning lead experience, with direct reports and supplier oversight.
- Commercial awareness, e.g. experience in Variation and Claims management with strong presentation and communication skills.
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