Our Story:
Highview Power are a growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future.
We are built to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, enabling nations, regions, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero.
We know our employees are the key to our success and we are committed to creating a positive, inspiring, and inclusive working environment where you will play a vital part in driving change and helping to achieve the global ambition of becoming net zero.
About the role & team:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the Carrington Project. The successful candidate will play a vital role in planning, scheduling, and monitoring the progress of this innovative project, which focuses on reducing renewable energy waste and providing clean, reliable, and cost-efficient long-duration energy storage.
You will be practised in delivering a full planning function for all phases of the project including engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up activities for large scale engineering construction projects. Proficient with Primavera (P6) software and working at a detailed level, able to work with a project team and contractors to validate and challenge construction schedules to determine the most efficient project timeline.
Responsibilities:
- Input into developing project control planning and progress measurement procedures
- Build and maintain project schedules (level 1-4) using WBS coding and logic.
- Integrate schedules from contractors and vendors involved in the construction and commissioning.
- Establish and agree the baseline resourced schedule to establish site staffing profiles.
- Work with construction teams and contractors to provide construction sequencing to reduce any constraints.
- Update schedules with actual progress and forecast timelines to highlight variances to the project team.
- Timely reporting of critical paths and risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the project remains on schedule.
- Determine and agree the progress measurement system for engineering, procurement, and construction.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Lead Engineers to discuss schedules and act as an advisor to the team regarding planning.
- Provide input into the progress reports and updates to stakeholders, highlighting achievements and addressing potential planning concerns.
Requirements
To be successful in the role:
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management or related field
- Proven experience as a project planner, within the energy industry, with some experience based at site.
- Proficient in project scheduling software, Primavera P6.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Flexible with location: an element of home and site based work. Current site based in Manchester,
Benefits
Benefits
Highview Power will provide the successful candidate with the chance to be part of building a cleaner, greener, better future for everyone.
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Salary & Bonus
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Pension
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Leave
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