Senior Planning Engineer/Lead Planning Engineer

2 days ago

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom westlakesrecruit Full time


Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior M&E Planner to be engaged on a permanent basis in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Develop and maintain schedules for design / engineering / construction / commissioning
  • Develop and maintain progress databases
    • Progress reporting including production of Weekly and Monthly reports
    • Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis
    • Recording delay and disruption
    • Earned Value Management
    • Monitoring schedule performance and productivity
    • Site progress verification, including incorporating quality assessments
    • Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors
    • Preparation of tender schedules
    • Preparation of histograms
    • Leading planning meetings and weekly work planning systems
    • Resource / cash loading of schedules
    • Providing data for payment applications
    • Completing contract review reports
    • Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports
    • Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions


Nature and Scope:

  • Meets daily with the whole team to review programme and agree activities
  • Involved with the team in decision making and problem solving
  • Ensure planning meetings are led effectively, are focussed and productive
  • Listens to every member's views and aims at consensus decisions
  • Is committed to the team and cares for every member
  • Continuously seeks ways to improve performance, is open to and adopts new ideas
  • Understands the needs and aspirations of all team members
  • Has the courage to do what is right and required, never compromise goals
  • Displays a "can-do" attitude and enthusiasm
  • Demonstrates commitment to the organisation, its mission, vision, values and goals
  • Creates meaning and challenge for team members in the workplace


Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:

  • A good analytical approach
  • Sound IT skills including Primavera P6, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
    • Work on own initiative and proven ability to prioritise workload and problem solve
    • Self-motivated & able to work under pressure and to deadlines
    • Good Communication Skills including the ability to build good working relationships with other staff and other teams within UK Power Networks
    • Ability to chair meetings both with internal and external stakeholders
    • 5+ previous experience of construction projects
    • Ideally a third level degree in a construction-related field
    • Proficient in all MS Office packages, with advanced level MS Excel
    • Excellent organisational and project planning skills
    • Excellent negotiation & problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work as part of a team & work on own initiative
    • Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels
    • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well within a friendly team
    • Career driven, ambitious and enthusiasticWhy We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

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