Planning Manager

The planning engineer will possess the expertise needed to successfully manage programmes across our tenders, projects and frameworks, as required. They will be responsible for implementing, monitoring/controlling and closing out project schedules.

We operate a multitude of Project models with various suppliers, clients and collaboration partners. They will have experience in operating in this type of project environment within the nuclear sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the project management, engineering, design and decommissioning teams by developing and aligning work load and programmes
• Developing, monitoring, updating and amending project programmes across the full project lifecycle (including bid/tender stages)
• Assessing robustness and validity of subcontractor programmes and progress claimed
• Administering the programme to meet NEC 3 contract requirements
• Monitoring and preparing progress reports (including Earned Value Management) with the Project Manager
• Providing programme impact information to the PM and QS to support claims, variations and compensation events.
• Providing information to Senior Managers on work force requirements.
• Managing snagging/ defects and schedule of outstanding works schedules.
• Attending regular project progress meeting, including client facing and other stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of the Nuclear /Decommissioning business desired but NOT essential
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project & Excel
• BSc level qualification in an engineering construction related discipline (advantageous)