Planning Engineer/Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Planning Engineers to join a critical programme. This exciting role offers strong long-term prospects and hybrid working flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to significant engineering projects. You will be responsible for building and managing project schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, and applying advanced project management techniques. The position promises opportunities for career growth within a respected organization committed to creating a cleaner, greener future. If you're ready to make an impact in a regulated environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to monitor performance.

Skills

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Critical Path Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Equivalent Industry Experience

Tools

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Project Control Structures (PCS)

Job description

NRL is looking to recruit experienced Planning Engineers to support one of our key clients. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a critical programme. The role offers strong long-term prospects, hybrid working flexibility, and opportunities to grow your career with a highly respected organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Build and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, covering the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery and closeout.
2. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy, alignment, and progress tracking.
3. Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor schedule performance and forecast outcomes.
4. Support the integration of third-party and contractor schedules into master project plans.
5. Perform critical path and variance analysis, contributing to key project decisions and risk assessments.
6. Manage schedule baselines and implement changes in line with project governance.
7. Work within a highly regulated environment, promoting high standards of safety, compliance, and quality.

What You’ll Need:

1. HNC/HND in Engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
2. Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (latest version) and proven ability to manage complex project schedules.
3. Broad understanding of project lifecycles and controls processes, including scope, cost, risk, and change management.
4. Proficiency in applying scheduling tools and methodologies such as critical path analysis and EVM.
5. Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Project Control Structures (PCS), and integration of schedule with cost and resources.
6. Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly to stakeholders.
7. Experience working in regulated industries, ideally nuclear, energy, or large-scale infrastructure.

Location:
Gloucester, UK
(Hybrid working available – occasional travel to UK project sites may be required)

About NRL
The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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