Planner- Construction Engineering

Altrad Services; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Huddersfield is seeking a Planning Engineer responsible for developing and managing construction planning programmes. This role requires a Level 4 Project Control qualification and 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in CDM regulations and proficient in planning software such as Primavera. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,231, along with opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years recent experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations.
• Relevant trade Apprenticeship in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering & construction programmes.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Report on planning status and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project Control Management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Education

Level 4 Project Control / Management Qualification

ONC / HNC in Planning or Engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P3/P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Planning Engineer is accountable for developing, monitoring, management and delivery of the relevant contract engineering & construction planning programmes for all work scopes, so that the contract can be controlled and executed within Cost, Quality & Schedule.

Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain accurate and effective engineering & construction programmes, plans, schedules.
• To develop resource schedules for the engineering & construction functions ensuring accurate data is published and readily available.
• To utilise, where available and appropriate, industry planning norms / standards that align with the contractual requirements.
• To proactively engage with stakeholders and interfaces to maximise the overall success of engineering & construction delivery.
• To ensure all engineering & construction work is planned in compliance with all company and client processes and procedures.
• To support the successful execution of assigned engineering & construction works; safely, and in line with specification, budget and program.
• To communicate and cooperate with and support all affected parties in order to support efficient and effective engineering & construction planning.
• To engage with stakeholders to maintain accuracy of engineering & construction programmes.
• To report on a regular basis engineering & construction planning status, changes, risks, options.
• To engage with procurement and supply chain to accommodate long lead items within engineering & construction plans.
• To support management and delivery teams (management, design and construction) as required.
• To engage with construction teams to capture realistic and practical methods of working and incorporate in engineering & construction planning outputs - Constructability.
• To incorporate emergent works effectively into existing engineering & construction programmes.
• To capture all instances of change to engineering & construction scope, programme, budget, and resources, with sufficient data granularity to support periodic reporting and analysis to drive improvements.
• To anticipate problem areas regarding engineering & construction planning critical paths and advise remedial action.
• To produce all necessary engineering & construction programmes and reports at the appropriate times to reflect the overall contract requirements.
• To report requirements to be agreed with Contract Management and client.
• To optimise the use of approved computer software packages to aid reporting responsibilities, visibility, communication, and ensure all key accountabilities are met.
• To lead assessment of engineering plans that help to identify opportunities to improve planning norms or processes, and overall improvements in engineering delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Project Control / Management Qualification.
• 5 years recent experience in an equivalent role.
• ONC / HNC or equivalent in an appropriate Planning and / or Engineering discipline (mechanical, EC&I, construction, etc).
• Good grasp of CDM regulations.
• Relevant Computerised Planning Package Training (e.g. Primavera P3, P6 Microsoft).
• Relevant trade Apprenticeship (i.e. Mechanical, EC&I, Project Controls - industrial environment).

Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1. £48,231 per year - estimated? Full time.

Altrad Services

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.