Lead Planner

Lead Planner - Staff - West Wales

Location: West Wales

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience supporting major projects during the design and construction phase.
• Will be responsible for leading a team of Planners, giving direction and guidance as required as well as acting as client interface on major projects.
• The role will be supporting numerous projects during various stages including pre-FEED, FEED and EPC.

Producing detailed logic linked project plans in Primavera P6.

• Experience can cover any combination of Oil & Gas, Wind and Renewable energy both onshore and offshore.
• Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process
• Provide expert advice including daily, weekly or monthly schedule updates. Production of monthly planning reports, resource updates and projections.
• Production of ad hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effect on progress and completion. Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Must be proficient with Primavera P6.
• Previous experience supporting major energy projects (eg. LNG, petrochemical or refining).
• Previous site experience beneficial but not essential.
• Planning and organising, communication, team working and problem solving.
• Good level of numeracy, literacy and IT knowledge.

Additional Information

In return the successful candidate can expect a market leading salary and benefits package coupled with excellent career progression opportunities as the company continues to grow