Senior Planning Engineer - Grid Infrastructure

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced planning engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis in Warrington.

Your purpose is to drive the overall integrated P6 programme, liaise with Project Managers to maintain programme schedules and provide hierarchical performance reporting, and correlate schedule, cost and risk assessments to inform decision-making and lead on \”what-if\” scenario planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing detailed analysis of contractors\’ programmes
• Leading on integrating scheduling across all projects within your remit
• Supporting the Project Controls Manager and leading on contractor requirements, working with delivery and procurement teams
• Collaborating with project delivery teams, specialist client directorates and external stakeholders
• Proactively driving continuous improvement and providing specialist advice

To be successful in this role, you can bring:

• A track record of achievement in planning within large-scale defence or nuclear projects
• Experience in leading teams of professionals in a complex business environment
• Construction project planning expertise gained across a range of large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• An understanding of commercial elements within large, complex projects and a track record of achievement in driving value
• A good understanding of programme contractual requirements, including NEC clauses
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A recognised degree or similar professional qualification

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