project engineer Basingstoke, England
Job description
Job description
We are looking for a Planning Engineer on a permanent basis to work in Surrey.
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Basingstoke, United Kingdom (with work-at-home flexibility)
Company: Major Oil and Gas Business
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team at a leading oil and gas business based in Basingstoke. As a Planning Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective project planning and scheduling, utilizing your expertise in Primavera 6 software. This position offers the added benefit of work-at-home flexibility, providing a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive project schedules, incorporating all relevant activities, milestones, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, identify key deliverables, and define project objectives.
- Conduct feasibility studies and analyze project risks to develop accurate and realistic project timelines.
- Utilize Primavera 6 software to create, update, and maintain project schedules, ensuring they align with project requirements.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and provide timely recommendations for corrective actions.
- Regularly review and analyze project data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement in project planning and execution.
- Prepare and present project progress reports, highlighting key milestones, critical paths, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Support the project team in resource planning, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize project efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in project planning and scheduling methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Planning Engineer, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
- Proficiency in Primavera 6 software for project planning and scheduling.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex project data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to project planning and scheduling in the oil and gas sector.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Work-at-home flexibility to promote work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work with a major player in the oil and gas industry, gaining exposure to high-profile projects.
- Professional development and growth opportunities within a dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.
Note: The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work to be performed by the Planning Engineer. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
further information about this position please apply.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
