M&E Planning & Project Controls Lead

M&E Planning & Project Controls Lead
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + excellent benefits package
Location: This role will be based at Macclesfield four days a week with the option of working from Manchester or hybrid for the fifth day.
Our client, a subsidiary of EDF Group and a leading provider of energy services, is looking to recruit a M&E Planning & Project Controls Lead to be based from Macclesfield, covering multiple large-scale projects within the renewable energy sector.
The primary function of the Project Planning and Project Controls Lead is to support Project teams in providing planning and monitoring services on projects in order to establish, record and demonstrate programme activities, durations, risks and remedies.
Ensure that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures, identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements. Establish and agree key methods of construction, sequencing, installation, and commissioning.
Requirements:
* An overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of traditional construction methods and building services
* Knowledge of all Microsoft packages
* Commercial awareness
* Advanced user of Asta PowerProject software
* Advanced user of P6 Programme software
* Competent user of Excel data
* Detailed knowledge of Project dashboard data
Previous Work Experience:
* 5 years relevant project planning experience within a contracting environment (or demonstrate the necessary skill sets or experience to make the transition into this role.)
* Understanding of earned value analysis and productivity measurement
* Proficiency in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets,
* Experience of using all Microsoft packages
* An understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* An understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning programming
Desired educational background:
* Electrical and Mechanical underpinning knowledge
* NVQ Level 4 Construction Contracting Operations (planning)
* Valid CSCS card
M&E Planning & Project Controls Lead
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + excellent benefits package
Location: This role will be based at Macclesfield four days a week with the option of working from Manchester or hybrid for the fifth day.