Planning Engineer

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD DescriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the largest Utility companies across the UK as part of the National Grid Technology Framework. The purpose of the Planner is to advise, guide and manage site functions on all aspects of health, safety, environmental and quality issues, as well as ensuring Site complianceRoles & ResponsibilitiesIdentify, understand, communicate and adhere to contractual obligation with respect to the project schedule.Produce a project schedule which is compliant with contractual and project time, cost, quality and scope requirements.Allocate the costs from the project estimate to the project schedule.Liaison with the Project Manager, Engineering teams and any sub-contractors to gather the information necessary to produce and maintain a realistic and reflective project schedule.Continually monitor project performance, progress and report accurate and measurable project status.Proactively identify and highlight critical schedule areas and risk to enable timely management action.Proactively identify and highlight schedule areas where there are opportunities for improvement, time and cost savings.Identify change/emergent scope and effectively and incorporate into the project schedule.Collate clear and concise reports and presentations.Presentation of project schedule, associated KPIs and narrative to the Project Manager, and client.Management of multiple project schedules for multiple contracts.Awareness of the technical implications and interfaces to be able to programme work effectively. Fluency in Primavera P6 and excel to provide prompt accurate and regular information.Fully conversant with Earned Value and the ability to analyse the performance of the project.Development and communication of resource requirements necessary to meet the demands of the project timescalesProduction of project schedules for proposals and tendersExperience & QualificationsPrevious planning experience.Sufficient and appropriate experience in EICA and Engineering.Experience of working with multidiscipline teamsSoftware: Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.NEC3/4 contractsRelevant HNC/Degree qualificationQCF Diploma Level 3/5 PlanningAPMP PractitionerCraft training, supported by relevant CPD trainingAs well as a competitive salary and company vehicle, you will be provided with a laptop and mobile