Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6

Yokogawa; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Planning Engineer (Primavera P6) to develop, maintain and control integrated schedules across FEED, detailed design, procurement, installation, testing and handover for civil nuclear and other nationally critical projects.

You will provide robust planning, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule assurance, collaborating with Project Manager and diverse interfaces to ensure critical path, baselines, and look-ahead milestones are clearly

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; Primavera P6 training essential.
• Project controls or planning certifications advantageous.
• Experience on complex engineering and nationally critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control Primavera P6 schedules aligned to approved scope and execution strategy.
• Support establishment and maintenance of baseline schedules.
• Ensure critical path, float, and dependencies are clearly visible and understood.
• Produce look‑ahead schedules, milestone forecasts, and trend analysis.
• Interface with cost and risk functions to ensure schedule alignment.

Skills

Scheduling

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in engineering / construction management or related discipline

Primavera P6 training

Project controls or planning certifications advantageous

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Document management systems

Job description

Project Planning Engineer – Primavera P6

Role Purpose

The 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.

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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