Planning Engineer in London

Project Overview: Bechtel's team will operate as an integrated partner in support of the AWE Intelligent Client, working alongside AWE's internal teams to support AWE as it aims to set up a new programme management function, drive delivery and integrate diverse delivery streams.

Job Summary: In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and at the home office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PC operating systems and various essential software applications; advanced knowledge of multiple discipline-specific programs currently utilized at Bechtel, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possesses an intermediate understanding of conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Has an intermediate familiarity with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes as executed by Bechtel.

Grade 26 – Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-12 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Ideally: British Nationals with UK SC Security Clearance however, other nationalities may be considered to meet basic security clearance requirements.

Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of 'One Team,' respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction