Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Lead planning engineer for electrical substations, managing schedules and risk
11 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
Description
schedule management
forecasting
risk register
resource loading
client reporting
baseline approval
Ensures that forecast task durations and logic are understood and committed by the task owners.
Aligns with Cost Controller to ensure reconciliation between P6 schedule and approved cost phasing.
Support disputes and analysis of claims
Identifies activities prerequisites and help anticipate blockers with wider project team and third parties
Generates “what if” scenarios to optimize execution and works with project teams to evaluate feasibility
Leads collaboration with 3rd parties on project schedule interfaces including maintenance of an interface register.
Maintains a register of potential schedule and cost risks in collaboration with the Risk Manager.
Produces and communicates internal project reporting of project status
Ensure schedule analysis through various means (schedule movements, S curve, commodity curve, OTD, Say/Do ratio, overplanning, resource loading, productivity…) to determine project schedule trends and related risks & opportunities then work with project team members to drive mitigation strategies. Provides evidence to PM to advocate for support as appropriate.
Builds the project baseline gaining approval of client and internal stakeholders.
Takes full responsibility for the planning output for the assigned project(s) in close coordination with his Project Manager(s).
Produces contractually required customer reporting and is able to communicate directly with customers on scheduling matters
Provides time related calculations to ensure change order schedule / cost estimates are accurate.
Presents all time schedule data in a transparent way, attends project and management reviews to present schedule status, describe trends and forecasts/landing, make proposals and influence strategic decisions.
Leads collaboration with functional task and resource owners to find strategies to optimize durations and manhours.
Maintains project schedule with periodic updates, including resource forecasts throughout the project lifecycles.
Drive and challenge progress, agree forecast and develop mitigations / catch up plans.
Requirements
primavera p6
hvdc
cost control
risk analysis
engineering degree
project management
Relevant experience in Primavera P6 user (Essential)
Analytical / contributes to the decision making. Provides factual element to support decisions.
Robust experience in Primavera P6 user (Essential) and in EPC / turnkey projects
Any experience in HVDC project is a differentiator
Excellent interpersonal skills for cross functional daily interaction / good communicator / anticipation and problem-solving aptitude / team spirit / resilient
Experience in applying forensic analysis for EOT claims preparation is a plus
Experience of cost control function and interface with schedule is a plus
Degree qualified either in engineering or project management discipline
Autonomous and reliable
Relevant experience in planning turnkey projects in the transmission business (electrical substations).
Knowledge of risk management processes and tools, quantitative risk analysis is a plus
Experience on large & complex infrastructure projects or in international and multicultural environment is a plus
Degree qualified either in engineering or project management with 5 years minimum of experience in planning management, including 2 years in electrical substations.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
Culture + Values
Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.