Trainee Planner

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 Trainee Planning Engineer you will be responsible for learning to provide planning support, working with Project Managers to develop and manage schedules to incorporate risk, change, resource requirements and cost.

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As a Trainee Planning Engineer, you will learn how to carry out the following tasks with support and guidance:

• 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:

• MS Office skills and well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• High level of numeracy and analytical skills

• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment

• Exhibits awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects

  Desirable:

• Some Primavera (P6) training and experience

• Experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment

• HNC/HND, degree qualified