Engineering Planner

Leicester

Job summary

Recruiter:
Atomic Weapons Establishment: AWE
Salary:
£50,000 - £59,999
Posted:
30/07/2024
Ref:
R24296_1722332841
Discipline:
Sector:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Expiry Date:
27/08/2024

About the job

AWE is currently recruiting for an Engineering Planner to join the Trials Experiments and Technology Development (TE&TD) team to support the Project Delivery Lead's (PDL's) delivery of the new programme portfolio at our Space Park Leicester facility.

Location: Leicester (please note- Hybrid role 2-3 days in SPL)

Salary: £37,860-£54,000

Closing Date: 13th August 2024

The Role?

  • Assist with the creation of the Work breakdown structure, through Resource loading, Project level IMS and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents.
  • Input data into the month-end reporting which includes; updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and undertaking schedule performance review.
  • Providing Planning input to Investment approval, Change Control process and Risk and Opportunity process as directed by PDL.
  • Assist with the production of Planning deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines.
  • Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues in accordance with stakeholder requirements.
  • Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate any of the following:

  • Demonstrable experience in development and delivery of project plans.
  • Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships to meet the project and function goals.
  • Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales.
  • Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimal supervision.
  • Have a proactive approach to delivery project requirements and be a team player.

What will you get from us?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing.

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