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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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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
Desirable
HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company.
We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
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