P6 Planner – Omexom UK and ROI

Location: Perth/Kintore, Scotland, United Kingdom

About Omexom

Omexom specialise in the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and project management of electrical infrastructure projects for electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Omexom is part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, who specialise in the provision of electrical, mechanical, and IT engineering services. In-depth know-how and ongoing commitment to employee development and training enable the delivery of comprehensive solutions from design through to installation and maintenance, meeting our clients’ individual requirements.

Applying professional Project Management and working to the highest Health & Safety standards, Omexom has a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time, on budget, and to exacting client specifications.

The Role

To support the Transmission and Substations Business Units in the successful delivery of small to large-scale projects for blue-chip clients through effective programme management techniques and support to the Project Management Organisation (PMO).

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain projects through tender, design, construction, and close-out phases.

• Update programmes at the required frequency and provide PMO with realistic and accurate forecast programmes.

• Support PMO with the development, control, monitoring, analysis, and reporting on schedule-related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.

• Establish and monitor a cost and resource-loaded, logic-linked baseline plan for the project in accordance with Programme Office 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, in accordance with Investment Delivery processes, templates, and procedures.

• Interface with other departments regarding the project’s activities which may have an impact and ensure these are correctly captured.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of degree level in an engineering/construction discipline or relevant experience.

• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and good knowledge of other planning software (Asta, Microsoft Project, etc.).

• High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills.

• Excellent MS Office skills, well-versed in preparing reports and information using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team to support successful delivery.

• Ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.

• Proficient in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools.

• Proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis.

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

• Good attention to detail with strong time management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Awareness of NEC3/4 contracts, particularly programme deliverables/requirements.

• Knowledge of National Grid Technical Publications.

• Awareness of DCMA Assessment Criteria, Acumen Fuse, etc.

• Relevant industry experience.

General Information

• Position is preferably based in Perth/Kintore.

• Travel to sites and attendance at project progress meetings will be required throughout Scotland, Ireland, and England.

• Salary and benefits will be on a Personal Contract basis and commensurate with a position at this level, dependent on experience.