1st Step Solutions are working with a client who are looking to add a Planning Engineer to their current team.

As the Planning Engineer you will be responsible for generating tender and CL31 schedules to support the AMP7 bids and allocated works . The role ensures that all planning aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.

The Planner will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team
* Adherence to Health & Safety practices
* Adherence to the client and project specific procedures
* Collection of all data required to prepare NEC3 or NEC4 and Works Order Compliant Schedules
* Raising of activities and coding structure in the propriety software Primavera P6
* Co-ordination of logical links between engineering, procurement and construction across individual projects and programmes of work.
* Calculation of activity durations from estimates and critical path identification
* Submission and formal approval of Baselines
* Exchange of electronic planning data with departments and clients
* Liaison with the procurement department and suppliers regarding equipment required on site dates
* Liaison with site management and subcontractors for site execution timings
* Level 3 & 4 updating from: engineering, procurement & site planner feedback
* Scheduling of Programme activities on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly basis
* Input/production and issue of weekly updated 6 week look-ahead schedules
* Introduction and analysis of approved changes into the Programme
* Programme Risk Analysis and What-If scenario exercises
* Production of Ad-Hoc Programmes as required
* Analysis of schedule update data and communication of trends to relevant parties
* Production and distribution of reports & graphics, including forecasting
* Tracking of Key Dates and relevant KPI's
* Attendance at relevant project, progress and planning meetings

You will confidently interface with:
* Design/Engineering/Procurement/Construction Departments
* Estimating & Change Control
* Suppliers and Subcontractors

Skills/Qualifications:
P6 or MSP - proven experience

Job Summary:
Job Title | Planning Engineer
Location | West Midlands
Duration | 4 Months
Start Date | ASAP
Rate | £370 per day PAYE + holiday
Basic Hours | 50hrs p/w
Working Days: Monday - Friday, 08:00 to 18:00