Trainee 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 Trainee Planning Engineer you will be responsible for learning to provide planning support, working with Project Managers to develop and manage schedules to incorporate risk, change, resource requirements and cost.

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As a Trainee Planning Engineer, you will learn how to carry out the following tasks with support and guidance:

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

MS Office skills and well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

High level of numeracy and analytical skills

Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment

Exhibits awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects

Desirable

Some Primavera (P6) training and experience

Experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)

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

HNC/HND, degree qualified