Graduate P6 Planner- T&D Construction (Multiple Locations, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Highgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Graduate Project Controls Specialist/Planner to support project controls, including cost control, schedule development and change management on early-stage projects in the UK. You will assist with WBS creation, data input, logging, and reporting using Enterprise Planning & Controls software, helping ensure accurate progress measurement.

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in engineering or construction management (or related field) with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field; experience may substitute.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Assist with scheduling progress updates and earned value management.
• Assist with field audits to validate reporting accuracy.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Primavera P6

Attention to detail

Teamwork

OSHA 10

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Graduate Project Controls Specialist/ Planner will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Assist with verifying progress measurements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required or;
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain
• Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Engineering & Construction services.