P6 Planner

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a mechanical engineering / construction related discipline
• Proficiency in P6 Primavera scheduling products and report preparation skills
• Minimum of Five years experience as a Planner within the Oil, Gas, Nuclear Industry with Project or Turnaround experience.
• Experience of planning and managing schedules on major construction projects
• Must have strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) concepts and calculations
• Must be eligible to work in the U.K and subject to acceptance/ approval of the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) Application
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labour requirements
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports & presenting

Our client is currently recruiting for a full time P6 Planner for a major power station construction project near Bridgewater. The role will involve creating, maintaining and reviewing a programme of work in line with the project schedule and strategy. Duties will include:

• Developing and delivering project plans in Primavera P6, including detailed fabrication and construction activities
• Developing Work Breakdown Structures, producing manhour take-offs, establishing durations and ensuring series and parallel working have been considered.
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Liaising with surveyors and engineers
• Labour resource management and forecasting
• Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
• Breaking large jobs down into phases of development
• Using project management tools to plan timeframes
• Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
• Planning contingency programmes in case timeframes change
• Meeting with contractors and suppliers
• Writing bids for tender

Position: P6 Planner

Location: Bridgewater

Start date: Immediately

Salary: £50-70k + lodge + overtime

Duration: Permanent