Lead Planning Engineer / England

We are delighted to support a leading EPC team in their part in the delivery of the Hinkley Point C project.  The position is based on a long term contract basis, delivered from our client’s offices in the Bristol area.   The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge around the Primavera P6 package, FIDIC frameworks and hold/have the ability to attain security clearance.  Specification as follows:

Establish, manage and operate the Project planning system for the UK5211 Contract according to FIDIC DMIC requirements, covering all phase of the Project.

Establish and maintain associated planning procedures.

Define and implement General Time Schedule baselines (including appropriate WBS) and associated Schedule assumptions document under configuration control.

Coordinate/drive EV reporting based on progressed LOD and schedule, in liaison with Technical and Finance teams. Propose mitigating strategies when schedule variance is identified

Establish system and maintain necessary contemporary records to support variation and claims submittals. Perform planning analysis/ substantiation in support of Contractor variations and of claims including EOT, disruption loss & expense in addition to defence against Employer and sub-contractor claims. Take proactive actions necessary to demonstrate entitlement and protect business from commercial harm.

Establish planning awareness culture within Project team such that Schedule informs and is at the centre of all decision making processes.

Provide proactive follow-up of Work Packages planning / progress. Engage with Sub-contractor planners in support of WP Leads to obtain adequate schedule and progress information.

Establish zoom planning to allow understanding and follow-up of  complex and critical sequences

Contribute to the capturing of project risks and proposing mitigating actions

Fulfil specified and implied occupational Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.

Comply with the Company’s Policies, Management Plans and Procedures.

Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required within the project team.