Junior Planner

Location: Leiston, Suffolk, United Kingdom Department: Project Management

We have a fantastic opportunity on our EDF Project Controls Resource Framework, to be involved in the exciting challenge of defueling and decommissioning the AGR nuclear power station. This is a first of a kind endeavour in the UK. As a Junior Planning Engineer you will be a fundamental part of our Project Controls team responsible for providing planning support, working with Project Managers to develop and manage schedules to incorporate risk, change, resource requirements and cost.

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Responsibilities

Develop, control, monitor, analyse and report on schedule related aspects for designated projects with a portfolio

Establish and monitor a cost and resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plan for the project in accordance with EDF processes

Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget

Establish robust Work Breakdown and Project Control Structures in terms of project scope

Maintain and control project baselines in line with company procedures and guidance, challenging schedule and cost variances against the baseline plan

Lead on EVM methodology and practice within the project

Facilitate acceptance of and ensure that the project plan embraces the full project work scope, is fit for purpose and is achievable

Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Some Primavera (P6) training and experience

Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans

Some experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis

High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills

Desirable

Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools

Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment

HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable