Hvdc Lead Project Planner

2 weeks ago

Stafford, United Kingdom Security Cleared Jobs Full time

Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
The candidate should be knowledgeable on P6, with good dynamics and communication / coordination capabilities, very comfortable with side construction environment (hands on), also acquainted with electrical substations, at least AC substations.
Knowledge on HVDC converter station would be a plus.
The Project site planner is a member of the project core team: • The successful candidate will own & drive the project construction execution schedule to maximise results, facilitating delivery of the project on time, within budget, in conformity with the contract whilst managing the customer expectations.
• She / he is part of the Project Controls function and is expected to manage project schedules in accordance with the established global process, tools, metrics and operating rhythms.
Job Description Job Description Summary The candidate should be proficient in P6, with exceptional interpersonal skillset to interact across all the organisation function leaders and the regional leadership.
He is comfortable in leading a medium size Project Controls team.
He shall have an overarching view of the project controls impact in the execution of large projects and influence major decisions on those projects.
His technical background and HVDC experience support strategic orientations aiming at delivering such complex project on time and in budget, despite the various external factors and risks.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Leads the Project Controls team on large and complex HVDC projects, and ensures efficiency and effectiveness of that team.
Builds the project baseline gaining approval of client and internal stakeholders.
Maintains project schedule with periodic updates, including resource forecasts throughout the project lifecycles.
Identifies activities prerequisites and help anticipate blockers with wider project team and third parties.
Drive and challenge progress, agree forecast and develop mitigations / catch up plans.
Ensure schedule analysis through various means (schedule movements, S curve, commodity curve, OTD, Say/Do ratio, overplanning, resource loading, productivity...) to determine project schedule trends and related risks & opportunities then work with project team members to drive mitigation strategies.
Provides comprehensive dashboard and evidence to PD for subsequent decision / escalation.
Leads collaboration with functional task and resource owners to find strategies to optimise durations and manhours.
Ensures that forecast task durations and logic are understood and committed by the task owners.
Presents all time schedule data in a transparent way, attends project and management reviews to present schedule status, describe trends and forecasts / landing, make proposals and influence strategic decisions.
Produces and communicates internal project reporting of project status.
Produces contractually required customer reporting and is able to communicate directly with customers on scheduling matters.
Leads collaboration with 3rd parties on project schedule interfaces including maintenance of an interface register.
Maintains a register of potential schedule and cost risks in collaboration with the Risk Manager.
Provides time related calculations to ensure change order schedule / cost estimates are accurate.
Aligns with Cost Controller to ensure reconciliation between P6 schedule and approved cost phasing.
Generates what if" scenarios to optimize execution and works with project teams to evaluate feasibility.
Support disputes and analysis of EOT claims, develop forensic analysis.
Takes full responsibility for the Project Controls output for the assigned HVDC project in close coordination with his Project Director.
Educational / Experience Requirements Degree qualified either in engineering or project management with extensive of experience in planning management, some of them in electrical substations.
Robust experience in Primavera P6 user ( Essential ).
Extensive experience in planning large turnkey projects, in international and multicultural environment.
Demonstrable experience in applying forensic analysis and leading EOT claims preparation on large and complex turnkey projects.
Experience managing small teams within a large project.
Experience of cost control function and interface with schedule.
Excellent interpersonal skills for cross functional and leadership interaction / good communicator / anticipation and problem-solving aptitude / team spirit / resilient.
Analytical / contributes to the decision making.
Provides solutions and alternatives.
Autonomous and reliable.
Customer focus.
Previous experience in building complex, integrated schedules for tenders and in HVDC technology is Advantageous.
Knowledge of risk management processes and tools, quantitative risk analysis is Advantageous.
About GE Grid Solutions: Grid Solutions Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees.
We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers.
Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid.
We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies.
As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow.
With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral.
In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid.
GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work: At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution.
Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best.
Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer: Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Solutions Integration located in Stafford and Lyon.
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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