NEW Job Opportunity - Planning Engineer - Initial 12 Month Outside IR35 Contract

Our client is currently in search for a Planning Engineer to be based in Kingston upon Thames on an Initial 12 Month Outside IR35 Contract.

Location: Kingston upon Thames

Contract: Initially 12 Months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Experience: Primavera P6, Offshore Oil & Gas

Purpose of the position:

As Planning Engineer you will respond to the Planning Manager and be part of the Offshore Wind business Line. You will ensure the development of the Project Schedule, especially for tenders.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities::

• Ensure the development of the Project Schedule according to contractual requirements and internal standards, verifying its feasibility and highlighting any criticalities
• Implement the Planning and Progress Control System
• Ensure any deviation from the plan is promptly spotted and analysed
• Create a schedule awareness atmosphere amongst all project participants
• Create and maintain the 90 days look-ahead schedule, weekly schedule, and monthly schedule
• Assist the Project Control Manager in the preparation of the Project Status Report
• Support the Project during contract amendments/claims and provide the time impact analysis
• Participate in risk management activities including schedule risk analysis

What are we looking for?

• Experience: 5-10 years in planning activities within the offshore Oil & Gas industry, preferably in offshore wind business
• Education: HNC, HND or bachelor s degree
• Technical skills: planning for tendering projects phases, T&I, possibly EPCI projects
• IT skills: Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

What we can offer to you:

• Contractor position, 12 months, full time 37.5h / week
• IR35: Outside
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Start date: as soon as a successful candidate is identified

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Planning Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.