Senior Planning Engineer/Planning Engineer

Rullion; Whitehaven; Ibrido; GBP 65.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

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Rullion Ltd invites applications for a 12-month project planning role based in Whitehaven with hybrid working. The successful candidate will manage full lifecycle P50 schedules in Primavera P6, align delivery targets with project objectives, and support forecasting, risk and change management across nuclear sector projects.

Essentially, you will produce robust EVM analytics, maintain baseline plans, and collaborate with Project Managers and the Client.

Competenze

• 4+ years in a project planning role in engineering/construction or nuclear sectors.
• Experience on nuclear site projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and planning methodologies.
• Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
• Experience with Fixed Price and/or Target Cost NEC Contracts.
• Experience producing risked, P50/P80 underpinning schedules.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail across diverse project teams.

Mansioni

• Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle P50 project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
• Support baseline management and effective change implementation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for forecasting, progress reporting and scenario planning.
• Create resource profiles for efficient deployment across the framework.
• Produce and interpret EVM metrics, critical path analyses and float erosion outputs.
• Ensure NEC 3/4 contract compliance and use CEMAR for contract activities.
• Attend progress meetings to report schedule performance and impacts.
• Mentor and develop junior planning team members.

Conoscenze

Primavera P6

Baseline management

Earned value management

NEC Contracts

Progress reporting

Change management

Mentoring

Strong communication

IWM (desirable)

Strumenti

CEMAR

Primavera P6

Descrizione del lavoro

Duration – 12 months

Start date – ASAP-Subject to clearance

Pay rate - DOE- Inside IR35

Location – Whitehaven hybrid working

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a large, long-term framework. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Planning Manager, Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle P50 project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy of deliverables and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
• Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
• A strong understanding of baseline management and effective implementation of change.
• Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning.
• Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources across the framework.
• Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics (including performance analysis and variance reporting), critical path analysis and float erosion outputs.
• Ensure programmes comply with NEC 3/4 contract requirements and utilise CEMAR for contract management activities.
• Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and to provide clear insight on programme performance and critical path impacts.
• Mentoring and development of junior members of the planning team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
• Experience of working on projects on nuclear sites.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
• Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
• Strong experience of planning projects on Fixed Price and/or Target Cost NEC Contracts.
• Experience of producing and maintaining risked, P50/P80 underpinning schedules.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
• Experience with IWM (Integrated Work Management) is desirable.

Please note: all candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.