Planning Engineer

Woodland Consultancy Services; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Planning Engineer in Surrey. The candidate should have 5-10 years of experience in the offshore Oil&Gas sector and be skilled in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Responsibilities include developing project schedules and supporting project control management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and starts ASAP for a duration of 12 months outside IR35.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in planning activities within the offshore Oil&Gas industry, preferably in offshore wind business.
• Experience with tendering projects phases and EPCI projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the development of the Project Schedule according to contractual requirements and internal standards.
• Implement the Planning and Progress Control System.
• Create and maintain the 90 days look-ahead schedule.

Skills

Planning for tendering projects phases

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Offshore Oil&Gas industry experience

Risk management activities

Education

HNC, HND or bachelor’s degree

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.