Planning Engineer

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking a Planning Engineer to focus on scheduling for complex power transmission projects in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams. This role demands strong risk management skills to ensure competitive delivery plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in project scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and project planning.
• Proven experience interfacing with engineering and installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform project scheduling during the bid phase for turnkey power transmission projects.
• Build and update settlement schedules using Primavera P6.
• Detect deviations from plans and develop countermeasures.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Risk mitigation

Team collaboration

Education

Technical qualification or training

Tools

PRIMAVERA Enterprise P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

As part of the Siemens Energy Erection and Commissioning (E&C) team, the Planning Engineer will focus on sales-phase project scheduling for complex power transmission projects. You will create and maintain detailed project programmes, identify risks, and support robust build sequences to ensure achievable and competitive delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform project scheduling during the bid phase for turnkey power transmission projects.
• Build, customize, and update settlement schedules with more than 4,000 activities using Primavera P6.
• Regularly update schedules considering project management methodologies and reporting requirements, including critical path analysis, milestone trend analysis, earned value management, and deviation analysis.
• Detect deviations from plans and develop appropriate countermeasures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with technical advisors to ensure robust and achievable build sequences are agreed by all parties.
• Support project risk mitigation and drive confidence in achievable, competitive programmes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project schedules and amendments.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or training with extensive professional experience in project scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, resource and project planning, project controlling, critical path analysis, and network engineering.
• Proven experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams.
• Proficiency in PRIMAVERA Enterprise P6 and/or MS Project.
• Experience with EPC projects, ideally in power transmission.
• Experience working on construction sites and understanding practical project delivery challenges.
• Intercultural experience and effective team collaboration skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global leader in energy technology, delivering sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. With ~100,000 employees across more than 90 countries, we develop systems that power a growing energy demand while supporting the energy transition. The Transmission Services team specializes in safe operation and monitoring of power systems, including AC and DC substations, FACTS, and HVDC solutions for the UK and global markets.