Planning Manager

Millbank Holdings; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Scotland is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the Integrated Work Schedule for large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience, with 5 years in planning roles. This position involves collaboration across project disciplines and management of time-related data. The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and a chartered status. Join a diverse team committed to an inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a planner.
• 10+ years Electrical experience on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Project Management or Project Controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Project Controls processes for Planning.
• Produce and maintain the schedule baseline in Primavera 6.
• Generate performance indicators and provide feedback on risks.

Skills

Project controls

Electrical infrastructure

Scheduling software

Risk analysis

Education

Chartered or equivalent status

Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Are you an experience lead planner / planning manager with experience in large scale electrical infrastructure?

Do you have a project controls background within highly regulated engineering sector?
Are you looking to join a company at the cutting edge of nuclear technology?

If so, please apply below.

The Opportunity
Pleas note all candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. We are currently looking for a Planning Manager, working in the Central Controls Teams as part of the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the IPC Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies. To support our client in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Support the IPC Lead Planner in the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes for Planning
• Support Senior Project/ Programme Managers including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis.
• Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork
• Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising approved construction techniques.
• Ensure the Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe.
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issues.
• Co-ordinate, verify and produce Project-level schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues.
• Adhere to Project governance and Scheduling standards and procedures.
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with policies and procedures.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a planner
• Minimum 10 years Electrical experience working on large scale infrastructure/ industrial projects
• Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status.
• Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction project.
• Substantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above.
• Experience of commercial contracting

It s great if you also have the following

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.