LOCATION

Warrington

Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week minimum at our client offices in the North-West.

SALARY

£60,000 - £75,000 DOE, plus bonus and benefits

BENEFITS

Up to 15% combined Pension contributions (7.5% company / 7.5% employee)
25 Days Holiday Entitlement (plus public holidays) (increasing to 27 days after 2 years of service and 30 days after 5 years of service)
Extra day Holiday if your Birthday lands on a weekday
Buy or Sell up to a week extra holiday entitlement
*Private Healthcare
*EV Car Scheme
*Cycle to Work Scheme

COMPANY PROFILE

Blueprint Project Solutions—a dynamic management consultancy carving its path in Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial Management Services. Our mission? To revolutionise the consultancy game, offering ingenious solutions that make life easier for our clients. Fueled by a team of passionate individuals, each empowered to make a difference and united by a deep sense of pride in our work.

With a proven track record of success, Blueprint offers a breadth of services across several key industries, including Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Bio-Energy, and Rail. We are committed to excellence and aim to be acknowledged as the leading experts in project controls, establishing a lasting legacy for future generations, project by project.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Blueprint have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner to work on a key UK EPC Nuclear Decommissioning project. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Project in its early stages and to be part of a high-performing team to help shape the Planning service further with the client. The Senior Planner will report to the Project Controls Manager and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Level 3 programme by working closely with the Project stakeholders and the wider supply chain.

ROLE SCOPE

Continual development of the ‘rolling wave’ near-term schedule through working with Project stakeholders and the supply chain.
Develop and implement ‘Rules of Credit’ for objective progress assessment.
Maintain the baseline programme through effective change control.
Produce and issue a ‘Programme for Acceptance’ including supporting narrative.
Conduct frequent schedule quality reviews of the level 3 schedule.
Assure the quality of supplier schedule submissions.
Ensure seamless ‘vertical integration’ of supplier schedule outputs into the level 3 schedule.
Support EVM Schedule maturity reviews.
Prepare Schedule inputs for QRA modelling and provide assurance of model outputs.
Support any training and development of team members as required.
Facilitate interactive planning workshops.
Frequent engagement with the end client on the development of the schedule and addressing queries.
Conduct ‘schedule ‘What-if’ scenarios to better inform the Project forecast.
Produce a weekly schedule look-ahead, highlighting trends.
Provide schedule inputs into the Project reports.
Work closely with the cost team to ensure the accuracy of the Project Cost forecast.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Strong teamwork ethic and a collaborative approach to working
Inquisitive by nature with a passion to strive for the best outcomes
Good negotiator, persuasive and able to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
Customer focussed with an understanding of the importance of the role, and its importance in the Delivery of
Excellent Customer Service

KEY EXPERIENCE

Nuclear experience preferred and/or planning in a highly regulated environment.
Strong background in planning in an NEC environment.
Solid understanding and practical experience of Earned Value Management including the application of “Rules of Credit.”
The ability to run Quantitative Risk Analysis, (QRA) is desirable but not essential.

SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE

Primavera P6, (Essential).
CEMAR, (Desirable).
Must have a firm NEC background.

WHY BLUEPRINT?

At Blueprint, we thrive on our robust, nurturing family culture. Our hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to integrity set us apart. We invest deeply in the growth of our team members, providing abundant opportunities for personal and professional development.

Join us and embark on a fulfilling career in project delivery, starting as an apprentice or graduate and aspiring all the way to Director level. You’ll work on a diverse array of pioneering and transformative projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

We prioritise comprehensive training and empower our people with the autonomy to make impactful decisions on projects. Your expertise not only contributes to legacy-making projects but also supports your own career aspirations, helping you achieve your fullest potential at Blueprint.

*These optional benefits are available to Blueprint Employees via salary sacrifice.

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Please complete the form below and send your CV to enquiries@blueprint-ps.co.uk. We'll carefully review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

Senior Planning Engineer