Senior Primavera P6 Planner

Job: Senior Primavera P6 Planner

Description

Global Highland are working with Nigg facility - Global Energy Group looking for an experienced Senior Primavera P6 Planner to join their team, supporting subsea oil and gas steel fabrication projects. This role is critical in ensuring the effective planning, scheduling, and execution of complex fabrication and construction activities, working closely with project teams to maintain delivery efficiency and mitigate risks. Based at our Nigg site the option of Hybrid will also be considered but you must be able to visit site when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, incorporating engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Establish and maintain baseline schedules, tracking progress and highlighting deviations.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPA) and schedule risk assessments to optimize project execution.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules, ensuring alignment with the overall project timeline.

Project Controls & Performance Monitoring:

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) to track project performance and progress against baselines.
• Develop and produce progress tracking dashboards and reports, providing early warnings on potential delays.
• Support cost control functions, ensuring schedule forecasts align with budget and financial reporting.
• Conduct trend analysis and scenario planning to mitigate risks and enhance project delivery.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate and realistic schedule inputs.
• Facilitate planning and schedule review meetings, providing expert advice on sequencing, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Develop what-if scenarios and recovery plans to address project risks and ensure timely execution.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in project planning within the subsea oil and gas sector, particularly in steel fabrication and construction.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource and cost loading, progress measurement, and schedule analysis.
• Strong understanding of project controls methodologies, including Earned Value Management (EVM), performance indices, and risk analysis.
• Experience working with construction contracting frameworks such as NEC, 'Lump Sum, Target Cost
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate complex project schedules.

Desirable:

• Experience with offshore construction, fabrication yards, or subsea installation projects.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI for reporting.
• Knowledge of risk management software such as Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) or Safran Risk.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile subsea projects.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are a Senior Primavera P6 Planner looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the subsea oil and gas industry, we encourage you to apply today!

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