Planning Engineer - Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom - Delkia

Description

Planning Engineer


Location:
Cumbria/ Hybrid

Full time
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.

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.

Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
Drive transition from Microsoft Project over to P6.
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.

Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and coordination, preferably in the Clean Energy industry
Proficiency 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.
Familiarity with UK regulatory requirements for Clean Energy projects is desirable.
Certification in Project Management is a plus.

Flexible working
Training and development
Cycle-to-work scheme
Company bonus scheme
Benefits package
Organised social events

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

Our 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.