Junior Planning Engineer

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Tees Valley is seeking a Project Planner to support planning and reporting activities. This development role is suited for candidates with a degree in engineering and excellent planning skills. Responsibilities include developing project plans in Primavera and collaborating with construction supervisors. Benefits include 25 days holiday, company sick pay, and a pension scheme. Candidates must be UK nationals and available for BPSS clearance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory

Company sick pay based on service

Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan

Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment

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Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication/heavy industry preferred, but not essential.
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Planner in day-to-day planning and reporting activities.
• Develop and maintain project plans in Primavera.
• Create planning outputs and documentation using Microsoft tools.
• Identify and communicate potential planning issues and risks.

Skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership skills

Decisive thinker

Time Management

Good team worker

Sense of urgency

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Design

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Working under the guidance of the Senior Planner, to support all forms of project planning and reporting across the business. This is a development role with significant opportunities internal and planning software training provided.

Role requirements

• To work in accordance with WESL procedures, policies and standard working practices.
• Experience in fabrication/heavy industry (preferred, but not essential)
• HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent qualification
• Not essential to have previous planning experience, but someone who is interested in developing/progressing in this area.

Key Tasks

• Assist the Senior Planner in day-to-day planning and reporting activities.
• Develop, produce and maintain project plans in Primavera (P6).
• Develop reports directly from Primavera and/or using other software to aid in its functionality and understanding.
• Using Microsoft tools (Excel, Word etc.) to create planning outputs and documentation at the right level, for the right people, which must be understandable to its stakeholders.
• Identifying and communicating potential planning issues and risks to the Senior Planner or Project Manager.
• Identifying and communicating potential planning changes to the Senior Planner or Project Manager and help to provide potential mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Construction supervisors to help develop, progress and maintain plans.
• Develop Primavera knowledge and attend internal and external training provided.
• Review and understand fabrication drawings and project documentation.
• Review project processes and provide inputs and potential improvement opportunities.
• Provide support and produce estimates based on fabrication drawings and project documentation.
• Work to and comply to company procedures.

Key Behaviours

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Decisive thinker
• Time Management
• Good team worker
• Sense of urgency

Role Requirements

• Experience in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry is preferred but not essential.
• Degree qualified (Mechanical, civil or structural design or equivalent).
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• 37.5 hrs per week working 0900 – 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. Early finish at 1500 hrs. every Friday where hours worked prior.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum.
• Company sick pay based on service.
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan.
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment.
• Boost works Discount Platform (retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts).

Method of Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter stating salary expectations and your notice period required. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and be prepared to complete BPSS clearing, in line with security requirements.