Planning Manager - Westlakes

Description:

Do you have a proven track record of working collaboratively and managing an integrated team? 

Are you proficient in the use of Primavera P6 including critical path analysis, application of project/activity coding, resource & cost loading, resource levelling and data extraction?

Would you be interested in joining a leading engineering consultancy, providing cutting edge solutions to key UK projects?

If the answer is yes, please read on for further details and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity
Due to an increase in project wins, an exciting opportunity has arisen in which our client is actively seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their dynamic workforce of nuclear specialists committed to a future driven by sustainability.

Estimated Duration- 12 months.
This role has been deemed inside of IR35.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Management of the Planning Team
Provide cover to all planners when on annual leave.
Management of TDA EPS within the SL IWM Primavera system, including management of resource dictionaries, resource codes, project codes, activity codes, XER’s/XML files and generating of new filters/layouts required to support the project team.
Assignment of planning resource to projects/tasks
Production and update of planning processes and procedures, including Project Controls PXP
Vplanner/Last Planner System trial – management of vPlanner and integration with P6 LIVE schedules (not fully up and running yet)
Attendance of collaborative planning sessions.
Dedicated planner to Decanner preparation project.
Input and governance of SQCDP milestones including re-baseline as required and weekly variance commentary within P6 (downloaded from P6 weekly by Gavin Yule)
Production, review, and approval of P50 cost loaded schedules.
Maintenance of accepted P50 schedules, including NEC3 change control.
Ensure schedule compliance with NEC3 contract programme requirements (Clause 31.2).
Ensure schedules are realistic, practicable and comply with works information, including programme requirements (Clause 31.3 / 32.1).
Assist commercial team with assessment of compensation events (CE’s) and any impact to planned Completion.
Ensure schedules include a time provision for both implemented and unimplemented CE’s.
Ensure re-baseline of schedules following implementation of CE’s (including addition of BCWS to P50 baseline schedule)
Management of weekly progress updates and issue of weekly schedules
Management of overarching TDA Construction Plan, 2-week, 4-week and 12-week lookahead, assisting with readiness and resourcing requirements.
Maintain compliance with the Integrated Works Management (IWM) process (T-12 to T-0), monitoring readiness and providing timely requests for plant resources (HP&S, Crane Drivers, Operatives etc.)You will have the following qualifications & experience
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 including critical path analysis, application of project/activity coding, resource & cost loading, resource levelling and data extraction.
Ability to work effectively and manage an integrated team.
Construction planning experience
EPC contract experience
NEC3 contract planning experience (Option A, C and E)
Ability to cost & resource P50 schedules in accordance with approved estimates.
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, including methods of progress measurement.
Understanding of remaining units, actual cost, cost at completion in Primavera P6
Understanding of 'Rules of Credit' and 'Quantity Tracking' methods.
Understanding and application of make ready processes, such as the Sellafield IWM process and/or the Last Planner system.
Understanding of Change Management processes and procedures
Application of Baseline Management in alignment with approved change control
Understanding of Risk Management processes and procedures
Exposure to client facing role, including project reporting requirements.It’s great if you also have the following
Sellafield site experience.
Nuclear decommissioning experience.
Legacy Ponds & Silos experience.
P4 Pass Holder.
SC Cleared.Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a unique opportunity to join a well-established engineering consultancy driven by a team culture of safety and innovation, if you thrive within a collaborative and fast-paced environment then apply now or contact Ryan Hutchison via LinkedIn.

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