Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Runcorn is seeking a Project Planning Engineer to develop, maintain and control integrated Primavera P6 schedules in support of the Project Manager and project team. You will lead progress measurement, forecasting and schedule assurance across FEED, detailed design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover for nationally critical infrastructure.

The role demands strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in developing integrated project schedules.
• Ability to forecast and track progress.
• Excellent communication with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules.
• Establish baselines and monitor critical path.
• Analyse progress and forecast project outcomes.
• Support reporting to Project Manager and stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6# Careers at Yokogawa## Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6Apply: Runcorn: Full time: Posted Today: R-10347# Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6## Role PurposeThe Project Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, in support of the Project Manager and wider project team. The role provides robust planning, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule assurance across FEED, detailed design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover within civil nuclear and other nationally critical infrastructure projects operating in highly regulated engineering environments.## Reporting Lines• Functional Reporting: Project Controls / Planning Manager• Project Reporting: Project Manager• Key Interfaces: Engineering, CE&I Discipline Leads, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Risk & Cost Engineers, Client Planning Representatives## Key Responsibilities**Project Planning & Scheduling**• Develop, maintain, and control fully logic‐linked Primavera P6 schedules aligned to approved scope and execution strategy.• Support establishment and maintenance of approved baseline schedules.• Ensure critical path, float, and dependencies are clearly visible and understood.**FEED & Early Phase Planning**• Develop FEED‐phase schedules, scenario plans, and option studies.• Provide planning input to cost estimates, risk allowances, and execution strategies.• Ensure FEED schedules provide a credible basis for detailed design and delivery.**Progress Measurement & Forecasting**• Collect progress updates and apply consistent progress measurement rules.• Produce look‐ahead schedules, milestone forecasts, and trend analysis.• Support recovery planning and mitigation strategies.**Schedule Risk & Change Control**• Assess schedule impact of change, risk, and emerging issues.• Maintain alignment with change control and governance processes.**Integration & Reporting**• Ensure project schedules reflect the resilience, availability, and reliability expectations associated with nationally critical infrastructure.• Incorporate regulatory, assurance, and operational readiness milestones required for delivery of safety‐related and mission‐critical systems.• Interface with cost and risk functions to ensure schedule alignment.• Support earned value and performance reporting where applicable.• Support planning reviews, assurance activities, and client reporting.## Skills and Experience• Strong experience using Primavera P6 on complex engineering and nationally critical infrastructure projects.• Proven ability to develop and maintain integrated, logic‐driven schedules.• Experience supporting Project Managers with analysis and forecasting.• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.## Tools & Systems• Primavera P6 (expert user)• Microsoft Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Word• Project controls and document management systems## Qualifications• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).• Formal Primavera P6 training is essential.• Project controls or planning certifications are advantageous.