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Planning Engineer
Costain Group Plc
Delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure, energy, and water projects across the UK.
Develop and manage project plans, resources, and reporting using Primavera P6.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
+1 more
Role
Description
breakdown structures
resource smoothing
resource levelling
rescheduling
assumption testing
stakeholder reporting
Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project Plan.
Develop of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy.
Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities.
Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting.
Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Ensure that stakeholder requirements are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements.
Enquire and record and then test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable.
Identify wider resource requirements for the delivery of the project.
Requirements
primavera
pmi-sp
earned value
apmg
ms office
degree
Proactive work ethic and comfortable in challenging the team to implement savings to the programme and explore and propose mitigations
Primavera (P6) trained and experienced
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools
Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans
Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline
Excellent MS Office skills
Experience and show understanding of Earned Value Analysis as a reporting tool
APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent
Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths.
High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
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Company
Overview
Founded 1865
Year Established
Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.
A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.
Culture + Values
5% reduced incidents
Safety improvement
Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.
100% renewable energy
Energy commitment
Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
95% satisfaction rate
Customer loyalty
Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
50% engagement increase
Employee wellness
Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.
Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better
Environment + Sustainability
38% Scope 1 Emissions
Carbon Reduction Target
Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.
80% HVO Fuel Mix
Sustainable Fuel Adoption
Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.
10% Emission Intensity
Carbon Efficiency Improvement
Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.
100% Renewable Electricity
Clean Energy Transition
All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.
Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024
Inclusion & Diversity
75% Participation
Best Companies Accreditation 2024
Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.
26 Weeks Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.
46/50 Score
Considerate Constructors Scheme
Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.
41% Spend
SME Contract Spend
41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.
Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce
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