Principal Planning Engineer

Summary: The role of Principal Planning Engineer involves providing expert planning and scheduling support for complex civil and nuclear infrastructure projects. The position requires a proactive individual with extensive experience in planning, particularly within the nuclear sector, to drive projects forward in a freelance capacity. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met while adhering to industry standards. This role offers an opportunity to leverage significant expertise in a challenging and impactful environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Establish realistic milestones, critical paths, and resource allocation plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze schedule variances and provide accurate and timely reports to the project team.
• Develop and maintain earned value management (EVM) systems.
• Contribute to the development of project control procedures and best practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide expert planning input.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, particularly within the nuclear sector.
• Potentially mentor and guide junior planning team members.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in planning and scheduling, with a significant portion focused on civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience working on projects within the nuclear industry, understanding its specific requirements and regulations.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 software.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., PMI, APM).
• Proven ability to develop and maintain complex project schedules from inception to completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve schedule-related issues.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, managing your own workload and deadlines.

Salary (Rate): £60

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other