Planning Engineer - Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom - Delkia

Description

Planning Engineer Location:

Cumbria/ Hybrid Job type: Full time Salary: Competitive Company Overview Delkia is a fast-growing engineering and technical company based in Cumbria and Preston, Lancashire.

We are proud of our reputation as a specialist systems integrator for safety-related & mission-critical systems in aerospace, clean energy & maritime sectors; providing consultancy, electrical, instrumentation & control system, engineering design & build services – with our own production facilities & Electronics lab.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team at Delkia.

Overview of the role As a Planning Engineer at Delkia, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of projects throughout the company.

Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating various aspects of project execution to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 software. Drive transition from Microsoft Project over to P6.Establish P6 processes and procedures and develop best practice for Delkia Ltd. Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and constraints. Identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress and update schedules as necessary to reflect actual performance. Generate reports and provide analysis on project schedule performance, resource utilisation, and EVM metrics. Collaborate with project teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and optimise project timelines. Provide support and training to project team members on Primavera P6 usage and best practice.


Qualifications & Skills:

Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and coordination, preferably in the Clean Energy industryProficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Familiarity with UK regulatory requirements for Clean Energy projects is desirable. Certification in Project Management is a plus.

Benefits Flexible workingTraining and developmentExcellent company standardsCycle-to-work scheme Health careCompany bonus scheme Benefits packageGreat team spiritOrganised social eventsProfessional membership VisionTo be the leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

MissionTo enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions.

We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.

Values· Collaboration and teamwork· Integrity, trust and accountability· Safety and security· Client focused· Positive social value and impact· Continuous improvement PurposeOur purpose is to protect lives and critical assets.

Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to security vetting restrictions. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.


To apply:

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