Lead Planning Engineer

Salary / Rate:

GBP 50,000.00-65,000.00 ( Standard Benefits) 

Location:

Greater London 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Planning 

Date Posted:

12/08/2008 

Reference:

NESUK-44157 

Regarded as a household name within the oil and gas world, this EPC has proved time and time again that it can deliver high value projects. Based in Berkshire they specialise in diverse projects and offer ongoing training and development.

Opportunities for career development are excellent and employees often have the option to work abroad on large projects.

We are currently looking for a Lead Planning Engineer to join Foster Wheeler initially in the Home Office in Reading and to then be assigned to new projects to prepare proposal submissions and / or carry out Planning Departmental functions.

Requirements
* Relevant degree/Chartered Engineer or appropriate experience.
* A proven track record in petrochemical or similar industries.
* Knowledge of PRIMAVERA software packages.

Responsibilities
* Establishing the requirements of each project with regard to scope of services, organisations, job specific procedures and planning & scheduling requirements in conjunction with the assigned project planning engineer.
* Regularly reviewing the planning and scheduling of work on current projects to ensure that activities are effectively planned, resourced and completed.
* Maintaining a working environment within the planning and scheduling group which is conducive to both self motivation of staff and opportunities for career development.
* Keeping close liaison with client personnel to maintain satisfactory working relationships and identify potential problem areas.
* Maintaining awareness of major client requirements for planning and scheduling services.