Project Planner - Energy & Infrastructure Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Closing Date: 7th April
Why Arup?
Arup have a unique offering in the energy sector, and we are taking a leading role in shaping future energy markets. We work with government and industry across all sectors and energy vectors. Our influential role is underpinned by our multidisciplinary skills in technology & innovation, regulation & policy, economics & commercial, planning & environmental, and project delivery.
We deliver some of the world’s most ambitious programmes in the energy, infrastructure and built environment sectors bringing Projects and Programmes (P&P) expertise to work alongside our multidisciplinary teams delivering projects from conception to construction. These ambitious programmes are delivered through our strong and connected networks with a regional community that’s is nearly 500 strong and global community of over 900 specialists.
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The Opportunity
Our North Energy & Advisory team is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy and are looking for Project Controls Manager who will be responsible for a variety of project management activities with an emphasis on schedule management and project controls.
Our Energy business is focused on supporting Scotland and the UK’s energy industry in delivering a net zero carbon economy, while developing a hub of expertise in Industrial Decarbonisation & Hydrogen, Offshore Energy, Urban Energy & Future Energy Systems to support Arup’s global clients. Our growing Advisory service offering includes an increasingly diverse P&P capability offering PMO, Project Controls, design integration, and strategic delivery advice to clients in the Energy, Water, Transport, and Science and Industry sectors.
The North region with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and Newcastle is engaged with the wider Arup network, delivering projects in a diverse range of market sectors. The individual will be closely networked with Arup’s national P&P and energy teams and will have access to a breadth and depth of specialist expertise
The successful individual will support consulting and advisory services for public and private sector clients across the energy market, with a particular focus on Project Controls Management supporting the following areas; Programme development and management (prior Primavera P6 experience is desirable), Progress reporting, Cost control, Change Control, Resource and cost management & Project status reporting
You also will Support as appropriate on a range of business development activities including preparation of tender submissions and strategy development
Is this role right for you?
We are keen to speak to individuals that have:
- Project controls / planning experience ideally within the infrastructure / energy sectors alongwith Primavera P6 experience
- Experience of suporting projects through design stages along with managing cost, schedule & progress reporting
- A Degree in a related engineering, project management or other subject
- Achieved Chartership or are working towards chartership from a recognised institution
We also welcome applications from people with a blend of project controls management and operations consultancy experience, and who have a vested interest in working in the Energy & Infrastructure space!
Interested in applying? Submit your cv and we will be in touch! Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email me on [email protected]
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Rewards and Benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
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