Planning Engineer (F/M)

COMECA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy solutions provider based in the UK is seeking a project engineering professional to provide planning and program management support across various projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering and experience in project roles, particularly in sectors such as energy and infrastructure. Proficiency in both English and French is essential for this position, which involves managing project plans, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in English and French.
• Experience in O&G, Power, MMM, Nuclear, Rail, Utilities, or large infrastructure turnkey projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning tools, including PRIMAVERA P6.
• Provide documentation for manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Promote company products and services, ensuring compliance.
• Attend follow-up meetings with clients during tendering.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies for risks.

Skills

Project planning tools

MRP

Documentation

Internet

Intranet

Email (Outlook)

CAD

Education

HNC/HND or higher in electrical engineering

At least 5 years' experience in a similar project engineering role

Job description

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COMECA is an international group specialized in the distribution and management of energy and related services. As a major player in the industry, energy, infrastructure, tertiary building, and transport markets, COMECA offers the best-suited equipment and services to distribute, optimize, and control energy worldwide. With thousands of employees based in France and abroad, we work closely with our customers to deliver innovative, high-standard solutions. Our history and values—entrepreneurship, solidarity, cooperation, integrity, and loyalty—form the foundation of our strong corporate culture. Everyone contributes to achieving our strategic objectives, including international development, customer service enhancement, and innovation.

COMECA aims to seize opportunities presented by the energy, ecological, and digital transitions in our markets, as well as the transformation driven by new mobility technologies. The role involves providing planning and programme management support across the HPC project, ensuring compliance with internal and external measures to mitigate contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning Requirements:

• Manage project planning tools, including PRIMAVERA P6.
• Understand MRP and implement cost transfer between multi-site manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate transfer of completed equipment from France/UK sites, including transport, storage, and documentation.
• Create and update project work plans to meet evolving project and client needs.
• Assist Project or Sales Managers with costing and programme matters during contract securing.
• Expedite sub-supplier materials.
• Review workers' progress daily.
• Experience with planning for NEC contracts.

Site Support:

• Provide documentation for manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in site installation and commissioning activities as needed.
• Contribute to cost control and financial monitoring.
• Monitor inventory levels.

Sales Follow-up:

• Promote company products and services, ensuring safety and standards compliance.
• Establish and adhere to project plans and milestones.

Commercial Follow-up:

• Follow up on quotations, incorporate customer feedback, and seek additional scope opportunities.
• Support payment collection and claims processing.
• Prepare monthly project reports.

Project Activity Monitoring:

• Attend follow-up meetings with clients during tendering and project phases.
• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and consolidate technical and commercial activities.
• Provide regular updates on project status to the Project Manager or Managing Director.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies for technical, commercial, and financial risks.
• Interpret engineering scope of works.
• Set goals, plan, and proactively follow up to meet targets.
• Prioritize workload effectively in a dynamic environment.

Candidate Expectations:

• Education: HNC/HND or higher in electrical engineering, or at least 5 years' experience in a similar project engineering role.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English and French.

Skills: Internet, Intranet, Email (Outlook), CAD.

Experience in areas such as O&G, Power, MMM, Nuclear, Rail, Utilities, or large infrastructure turnkey projects.