Planning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Surrey is seeking a Planning Engineer. This role involves managing project schedules in the offshore Oil&Gas industry, requiring 5-10 years of experience and proficiency in Primavera P6. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. The position offers a hybrid work model and is set for a 12-month contract outside IR35.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in planning activities in the offshore Oil&Gas industry, preferably in offshore wind.
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the development of the Project Schedule according to contractual requirements.
• Implement the Planning and Progress Control System.
• Create and maintain look-ahead schedules.
• Support project during contract amendments and provide time impact analysis.

Skills

Planning for tendering projects phases

Experience in offshore Oil&Gas industry

Use of Primavera P6

Communication and team collaboration

Education

HNC, HND or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

PLANNING ENGINEER - CONTRACT – SURREY

To be considered for the role, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Our Client, a global leader in engineering and constructing major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore, is currently looking for a Planning Engineer to join the team based in Surrey.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Experience: 5-10 years in planning activities within the offshore Oil&Gas industry, preferably in offshore wind business




• Education: HNC, HND or bachelor’s degree




• Technical skills: planning for tendering projects phases, T&I, possibly EPCI projects




• IT skills: Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

JOB SCOPE

Purpose of the position:

As Planning Engineer you will respond to the Planning Manager and be part of the Offshore Wind business Line. You will ensure the development of the Project Schedule, especially for tenders.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities::

• Ensure the development of the Project Schedule according to contractual requirements and internal standards, verifying its feasibility and highlighting any criticalities




• Implement the Planning and Progress Control System




• Ensure any deviation from the plan is promptly spotted and analysed




• Create a schedule awareness atmosphere amongst all project participants




• Create and maintain the 90 days look-ahead schedule, weekly schedule, and monthly schedule




• Assist the Project Control Manager in the preparation of the Project Status Report




• Support the Project during contract amendments/claims and provide the time impact analysis




• Participate in risk management activities including schedule risk analysis

RATE: Please quote what limited company hourly rate you would be looking for.

DURATION: Start ASAP. 12 months outside IR35.

WORK PATTERN: Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home.

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.

For more information please contact Suzanne Wood.