Planning Engineer

Design Services Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer based in Stockport. The role offers hybrid working, requiring 3 days in the office or on site in North Wales, with travel as necessary. Candidates must be adept in using Primavera and have a strong understanding of earned value analysis. This position operates outside of IR35 with a negotiable hourly rate. Interested applicants should reach out to discuss further details.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing breakdown structures and monitoring strategies.
• Well-trained in project planning processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project breakdown structures and quality criteria.
• Test project assumptions for realistic planning.
• Interface with the project controls team for financial alignment.
• Support project manager in optimizing delivery methods.
• Identify resource requirements necessary for project delivery.
• Address stakeholder requirements in reports.
• Advise on planning processes during project lifecycle.

Skills

Experience with Primavera (P6)

Understanding of earned value analysis

Job description

Planning Engineer

Our client is currently looking for a Planning Engineer; the position will be offering hybrid working with 3 days a week either in the client’s office in Stockport or on site in North Wales. Travel between both locations will be required dependant on the project needs. The role will be Outside of IR35 and offering a negotiable hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Develop breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy.
• Enquire, record and test project assumptions to ensure plans are realistic and achievable.
• Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan.
• Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities.
• Identify wider resource requirements for delivery of the project.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements.
• Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Qualifications

• Experience and well training in the use of Primavera (P6).
• Experience and understanding of earned value analysis as a reporting tool; experience in building cost and resource loaded plans.

If you wish to know more on the role then please contact me at: [e-mail]