Planning Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Taunton
Salary
35000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual + negotiable depending on experience
Posted
13 Aug 2022
Closes
20 Aug 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Mech Tech Professionals is actively recruiting for a permanent Planning Engineer for our niche engineering client in Avonmouth.

Based at Hinkley Point C for 4 days and Avonmouth for 1 day, the Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the site project programmes, updating progress and providing daily reports in line with the Contract requirements and internal Company requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of schedules in Primavera P6 / MSP for on-site activities in line with team s plans.

Preparation of schedules in Primavera P6 / MSP for workshop activities in line with team s plans.

Provide updates to the schedules within agreed timeframes, frequency and reporting progress to management and the central planning team.

Preparation of site daily reports for manpower, progress, equipment and site statuses.

Preparation of weekly progress reports for ongoing site and workshop activities.

Manage project risks. Highlight issues and hold ups and manage them with the relevant personnel.

Understand schedules of deliveries in anticipation of upcoming materials / products to site and workshop.

Support and manage the project control process to a high standard, ensuring a constant understanding of the project s overall plan and structure.

Ensure adherence to Project Contractual Instructions.

Meet up with the team for on-site and off-site updates on plan and progress.

Have site walk arounds and communicate with the team on progress and issues.

Have weekly workshop walk arounds and communicate with the team on progress and issues.

Support section managers in the production of monthly reports.

Recording minutes for internal and external meetings.

Liaise and work with suppliers and partners on project planning.

To be considered for this role, the following skills and experience is essential

Strong knowledge and experience of using Primavera P6 & MSP

Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project).

Expert in using Microsoft Excel which will be demonstrated.

A knowledge of Project Management protocols and standards.

Knowledge of project planning principles and techniques.

Experience of managing projects

Comprehension on projects life cycles.

Able to communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting

Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions

Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.

Previous experience of working in a multinational team would be beneficial.

Mech Tech Professionals is operating as an Employment Agency.

Once you apply to this job, your application will be reviewed by Mech Tech Professionals. If your application is successful, a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

All candidates registering with Mech Tech Professionals will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position