Senior Planning and Controls Engineer

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV Library Full time
Job Title: Senior Planning and Controls Engineer

Company Overview: CV Library has partnered with a leading electrical & instrumentation services contractor to find a Senior Planning and Controls Engineer for a long-term contract position.

Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 per annum depending on experience.

Job Description:

About the Role:

This senior role will require you to develop and maintain the overall project controls infrastructure, ensuring accurate budgeting, scheduling, and cost management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create detailed project plans and schedules, incorporating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and resource allocation.
  • Conduct thorough cost estimates and manage budgets to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Liaise closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and communication.
  • Coordinate training programs for project teams, focusing on best practices in project planning, control, and risk management.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for project controls processes, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Monitor and report on project performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and timelines.
  • Perform feasibility studies, schedule optimisation, and cost-benefit analyses to inform strategic project decisions.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry developments and new technologies that may benefit our client's business.
Requirements:
  • Mastery of project planning software, particularly Primavera P3 & P6.
  • Extensive experience in electrical & instrumentation contracting, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects.
  • Expertise in managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
  • Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ambitious self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.


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