Project Planning (P6) Engineers/Managers - PMCM

WSP; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (min 3 days)

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Planning (P6) Engineer/Manager to lead planning and scheduling across major infrastructure programmes. You will develop integrated schedules, manage critical paths, and apply EVM while collaborating with clients, design teams and bids.

The role supports mentoring and flexible hybrid work across UK offices. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or construction and hold PM/APM qualifications.

Qualifications

• A track-record of planning & scheduling in one or more key industry sectors such as Energy, Water, Rail, Buildings, Defence.
• The skills and experience to collaborate and communicate with clients, partners and design teams in detailed planning discussions and leading workshops.
• Specialist Planning skills: Integrated Master Schedules, Delay/Forensic Schedule Analysis techniques, best-practice standards & processes, BIM Planning.
• Experience developing and managing project/programme schedules from first principles using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.
• Project lifecycle schedule development experience (Design, Statutory Planning Consents, Procurement, Commissioning and Construction) and rolling-wave planning.
• Resource/cost loading of schedules and the application of EVM.
• Familiarity with NEC programme clauses, the assessment of CEs and what-if scenarios.
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce a programme narrative, a basis of schedule and a plan on a page.
• Hold a relevant degree in engineering or construction and an appropriate project management /APM qualification/membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and deliver the planning & scheduling requirements on one or more projects, workstreams or a major infrastructure programme.
• As a planning lead within a project team, ensure functional disciplines contribute to the planning & scheduling process, understand the critical path, float analysis, the application of EVM, and the assessment of schedule progress and forecast dates.
• Developing integrated schedules, utilising scope information, schedule dependencies and project control information from multiple information sources.
• Work collaboratively with the responsibility for the effective communication and presentation of technical schedule information to a range of stakeholder audiences.
• In parallel with project work you’ll support major bids, collaborate with clients on their future project requirements and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Mentoring of staff and people management opportunities for some specific roles.
• Hybrid working at offices for a minimum of 3 days a week to fully collaborate with client and WSP project teams.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Delay/Forensic Schedule Analysis

Integrated Master Schedules

BIM Planning

What-if Scenarios

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Engineering or construction degree

APM qualification/membership

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Programme and Project Management business click on the following link and discover what awaits your future career at WSP:

Our Project Planning (P6) Engineers/Managers provide essential consultancy skills and specific Planning & Scheduling expertise, which help our clients deliver their key infrastructure projects. If you are interested in developing and growing your future career path in WSP, whist working on exciting multi-sector projects, we would really like to hear from you.

• To lead, manage and deliver the planning & scheduling requirements on one or more projects, workstreams or a major infrastructure programme.
• As a planning lead within a project team, ensuring that functional disciplines contribute to the planning & scheduling process, understand the critical path, float analysis, the application of EVM, and the assessment of schedule progress and forecast dates.
• Developing integrated schedules, utilising scope information, schedule dependencies and project control information from multiple information sources.
• Work collaboratively with the responsibility for the effective communication and presentation of technical schedule information to a range of stakeholder audiences.
• In parallel with project work you’ll support major bids, collaborate with clients on their future project requirements and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Mentoring of staff and people management opportunities for some specific roles.
• Hybrid working at offices for a minimum of 3 days a week to fully collaborate with client and WSP project teams.

Your Team

• You will be part of our wider Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), made up of over 400 professionals across the UK and sit within our Programme Solutions Group. Your future development will be actively supported through development conversations and with access to WSP’s full range of training, development tools and resources.
• Planning & Scheduling is part of the wider Programme Solutions service line which comprises the disciplines of Project Controls, Risk Management, PMO and Digital services.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A track-record of planning & scheduling in one or more key industry sectors for example: Energy, Water, Rail, Buildings, Defence
• The skills and experience to collaborate and communicate with clients, partners and design teams in detailed planning discussions and leading workshops.
• Offer one or more specialist key Planning skills for example: Integrated Master Schedules, Delay/Forensic Schedule Analysis techniques, the definition of best-practice standards & processes, BIM Planning.
• Developing and managing project/programme schedules from first principles using Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling software
• Project lifecycle schedule development experience (Design, Statutory Planning Consents, Procurement, Commissioning and Construction) and rolling-wave planning
• Resource/cost loading of schedules and combined and the application of EVM.
• Familiarity with NEC programme clauses, the assessment of CEs and what-if scenarios
• An attention to detail with the ability to produce a programme narrative, a basis of schedule and a plan on a page.
• Hold a relevant degree in an engineering or construction related discipline, similar higher education and an appropriate project management /APM qualification/membership.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 80162

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.