P6 Planning Engineer

We are looking for P6 Planners for our client on permanent basis. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working available. Permanent opportunity with staff benefits.MAIN JOB PURPOSE: - Planning Engineers are responsible for all activities associated with the preparation and periodic progress reporting of Level 1 and Level 2 schedules - Support the project teams with all planning related responsibilities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements - Participates and supports the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings - Identifies and maintains programme / project milestone and schedule interface activitiesMAIN CHALLENGES OF THE JOB: - Support the planning and scheduling processes that are required to manage contracts and contractor schedules - Support the programmes progress and reporting requirements - Maintains up to date and accurate schedule interface requirements - Adherence to NEC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions - Maintain an awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breach.Qualifications - Degree qualified in a construction related subject preferred - Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office - Skilled in oral and written communication - Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications - Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications, for example - Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes - Knowledge of engineering and construction management Knowledge of water/utilities would be an advantage.