Senior Planning Engineer HVDC required for 12 month contract starting ASAP with leading global grid developer.
Location: Stafford, Hybrid
Duration: 12 months (Contract)
Employment Type: Contract
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the Planning and Project Controls function on complex HVDC projects.
2. Develop and maintain the integrated project baseline and master schedule using Primavera P6.
3. Ensure timely schedule updates, resource forecasts, and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Identify dependencies and proactively mitigate schedule risks.
5. Drive schedule performance, challenge forecasts, and support the development of recovery plans.
6. Provide clear schedule analytics including S-curves, resource loading, productivity, and trend analysis.
7. Collaborate across disciplines and leadership to optimize durations and resource allocation.
8. Present clear schedule status, forecasts, and recommendations at management and customer reviews.
9. Manage all internal and external (customer) reporting requirements.
10. Interface with third parties to align and maintain joint project schedules.
11. Support risk management through identification and tracking of schedule and cost risks.
12. Develop “what-if” scenarios and support EOT (Extension of Time) claims with forensic analysis.
Required Qualifications & Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
2. Minimum 7 years of planning/project controls experience, with at least 3 years in electrical substation projects.
3. Proficiency in Primavera P6 (Essential).
4. Experience in large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in international, multicultural environments.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead a project controls team.
6. Proven experience in schedule forensic analysis and EOT claim preparation.
Preferred
1. HVDC technology experience
2. Prior tender schedule development experience
3. Risk management and quantitative risk analysis knowledge
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