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Shape the success of complex major projects by driving programme certainty, schedule performance and... Shape the success of complex major projects by driving programme certainty, schedule performance and project controls excellence.Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Planning Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.Role Purpose: Independently apply advanced schedule management techniques across projects and programmes within a highly regulated environment.Develop, maintain, analyse and report integrated project schedules.Provide project controls expertise including planning, forecasting, schedule risk management and earned value management.Ensure alignment between scheduling, financial and material demand toolsets.Support successful project delivery through robust planning, governance and stakeholder engagement. Job Role Responsibilities: Develop, implement and maintain project structures including WBS, OBS, RBS and CBS.Develop, baseline, maintain and update integrated project schedules (Levels 1-3), ensuring alignment with Level 4 and Level 5 schedules where applicable.Ensure alignment between scheduling, financial and material demand toolsets.Monitor schedule performance, critical path activities and key project milestones, providing regular reporting, analysis and forecasting.Produce and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules, resource profiles and financial forecasting information.Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis, critical path analysis, schedule impact assessments and what-if scenario planning.Produce and interpret Earned Value Management (EVM) data and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs).Support corrective action planning and provide schedule-driven recommendations to improve project performance.Facilitate planning workshops and Rolling Wave (Look Ahead) planning meetings.Support project change control processes, assessing schedule impacts and ensuring alignment with change registers.Integrate supplier and subcontractor schedules into the overall project programme.Produce and maintain key planning deliverables including baseline schedules, cardinal date plans, variance reports, risk reports and schedule records.Contribute to scheduling best practice and support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider planning community.Support the development and performance of team members through effective communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing.Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.Monitor project risks, issues and opportunities, supporting quality management and lessons learned activities.Support commercial and financial objectives through effective planning, governance and project controls. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Extensive recent experience in a comparable planning or project controls role.Experience within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Infrastructure, Energy or Major Projects.Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (MSP).Quantitative Risk Analysis experience.Forensic Planning experience.Full project lifecycle experience from bid phase through to project close-out.Knowledge of contract forms including NEC, FIDIC and JCT.Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.Professional qualification such as APM, ACostE, RICS or equivalent professional accreditation.Expert level competency in Schedule Management and Resource Management.Proficient level competency in Independent Assurance, Frameworks & Methodologies, Stakeholder & Communications Management and Governance & Quality Arrangements.Competent level competency in Budgeting & Cost Control, Project Reviews & Assurance, Change Control and Contract Management. Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Take the Lead in Project Risk Management on Major Engineering Projects!Our Client has a requirement... Take the Lead in Project Risk Management on Major Engineering Projects!Our Client has a requirement for a Risk Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.Role Purpose: Support the project controls function by developing and maintaining project risk registers across multiple projects.Lead risk and opportunity management activities throughout the full project delivery lifecycle.Facilitate the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of project risks and opportunities.Develop and implement Risk & Opportunity Management Plans in line with business procedures and commercial requirements.Provide risk analysis, reporting, conclusions and recommendations to project and business stakeholders.Manage time and cost risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with financial and commercial objectives. Job Role Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project risk registers.Manage monthly risk management activities across multiple projects.Lead risk and opportunity management throughout end-to-end project delivery phases.Facilitate risk identification workshops and risk assessment activities.Support the planning and implementation of effective risk treatment strategies.Produce risk performance reports, including analysis, recommendations and insights.Monitor and control schedule and cost contingencies.Ensure risk management activities support wider commercial and financial objectives.Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and contractual requirements. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Extensive recent experience within a highly regulated industry.Recent experience in a dedicated risk and opportunity management role.Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies and best practices.Awareness of a range of contracting methodologies, including NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and JCT contracts.Experience working across the full project lifecycle, from bid phase through to project close-out.Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.Postgraduate qualification desirable.Membership of a relevant professional body desirable.APM qualification preferred, with Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status advantageous. Company InformationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Risk Managers looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Shape the success of major infrastructure projects with your planning expertise.Our Client has a req... Shape the success of major infrastructure projects with your planning expertise.Our Client has a requirement for a Project Planner, who will be required to work on a Contract or Permanent basis in Glasgow or Newcastle.Role Purpose: Support project delivery as part of a growing infrastructure portfolioAct as the local planning lead, working closely with Project Managers and PMO teamsProvide planning support across multiple projects from inception through deliveryCoordinate project schedules, resources and stakeholder reporting activities Job Role Responsibilities: Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planningCoordinate and manage subcontractor planning activitiesReview and approve subcontractor programmesInterface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunitiesSupport proposal development through manhour estimating and planning inputProduce concise and accurate project reporting, including critical path analysis and key project metrics Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Primavera P6 proficiency to intermediate level (essential)Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft ProjectSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise project updatesAbility to engage confidently with subcontractors and critically review submissionsExcellent attention to detailDegree preferred or equivalent qualificationPrimavera P6 trainingProject Management qualification (e.g. APM) beneficialExperience as a Project Planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential, particularly Option A and Option CExperience on major infrastructure design and build projects is highly desirableExperience within the Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Planner looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.