Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

6 Month Contract (Initial)

Hybrid Working

Porthmadog, Wales

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We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Utilities clients. They are currently looking for a Planning Engineer to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension or even a more permanent opportunity.

Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to work on a major electricity transmission project near Porthmadog. This project is scheduled to run until 2029.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor contractor performance against agreed baselines.
• Evaluate monthly contractor programme submissions and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Propose and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Review compensation event submissions including impacted programmes.
• Progress owned activities, such as land and consenting requirements.
• Maintain a regular presence on site to work with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Experienced Planning Engineer with significant construction industry experience (electricity transmission industry experience would be beneficial, but not essential).
• Significant experience of using Primavera P6 planning software.
• Experience of using NEC forms of contract, including programme clauses, early warnings, compensation events etc.
• Experience of using Earned Value management
• Full driving licence

Location:

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Porthmadog site at least 3 days a week.

Working hours:

Standard working hours with some flex where required.

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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