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Associate Director - P6 Planning - Renewable Energy

Ref no. BHN580417
Benefits Car Allowance
Location England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

Associate Director role for a proven planning professional who has worked on major energy projects.

Key skills required for this role

P6 Planning, Leadership Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power Generation, Offshore Cabling, Windfarms, Nuclear

Important

P6 Planning, Leadership Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power Generation, Offshore Cabling, Windfarms, Nuclear

Job description

Following the recent award of a £multi-billion renewable energy project, a global leading consultancy seeks to employ a proven Planning professional who has experience of working on energy environment (Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power Generation, Offshore Cabling, Windfarms, Nuclear etc) In the role of Associate Director.

This is a leadership role so if you are passionate about managing and growing teams, being a technical expert in the planning field, developing new opportunities with current / future clients or enjoy doing all three this would be the perfect role for you!

Th Associate Director will play a key role in the successful delivery of a £multi-billion flagship renewable energy project that will have a positive impact on the environment and communities in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in Interactive Planning and Construction Lean Planning Sessions, ensuring comprehensive schedules developed using industry best practices and site benchmarking data
  • Align Engineering, Procurement and Construction plans with Integrated Primavera Master Project Schedules, collaborating with Contractors and stakeholders
  • Support early project stages planning, utilizing preliminary concept and design information and field mobilisation milestones
  • Establish Construction Planning best practices across all projects from a Project Controls perspective, ensuring adherence to standards
  • Develop Construction Scheduling Templates utilising historical benchmarking data and norms
  • Identify resources and man-hours required for project activities; maintain accurate estimates throughout the project duration
  • Ensure Field Performance updates are captured accurately and reflected in Project Schedules
  • Maintain and organise an integrated EPC schedule using CPM, resource loading, Work Breakdowns, Baselining, coding, and cost accounts
  • Consistently communicate the plan/schedule to all project team members
  • Perform schedule analysis, report findings, and assist in developing recovery plans
  • Prepare planning/scheduling reports against set Baseline targets
  • Align activity links with project deliverables, Project Execution Plan (PEP), Contracting Strategy, and Workface Planning
  • Account for approved change orders in the schedule and analyse their impact on the project

Key Challenges & Complexities of Role:

  • Driving sustained improvements in cost performance through the accurate and timely use of management information
  • Supporting culture change using relevant KPIs to drive performance and focus on delivering desired outcomes

Experience and Expertise:

  • Significant experience in a project portfolio environment
  • Experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects, including design and construction phases
  • Expertise in modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools
  • Proficiency in using Primavera P6
  • Understanding of Isometric drawings and Engineering 3D Models
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment
  • Experience in industries such as Power & Renewables, HVDC, Energy & Power generation, Offshore cabling, Windfarm
  • Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)

Education:

  • Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Project Management
  • Affiliation with a Chartered body or a recognised Project Management Institution

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Car allowance
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Engaging and collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in major and influential energy project


If you are an experienced Associate Director with a P6 Planning background looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

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