Planning Engineer

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Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role.  We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

The Planning Engineer will report to the Planning Manager and may provide guidance to less experienced team members. and be responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordination of specific streams in the PPP Sellafield decommissioning project. The successful candidate will liaise across the project with multiple project partners, departments and the client.

·         Preparation and maintenance of the project work break down structure and integrated project master schedule

·         Co-ordination with Package Managers, Consultants and Contractors

·         Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors schedules and progress reports

·         Perform critical path analysis of schedules

·         Prepare independent risk analyses of Consultant and Contractor schedules

·         Preparation of monthly and weekly reports

·         BSc in related subject or equivalent experience

·         Significant planning experience on major infrastructure projects

·         Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities

·         Experienced user of Primavera P6, Pertmaster and MS Office

·         Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques

·         Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends and recommend corrective actions

·         Excellent report writing skills

·         Fluent English both written and spoken