Primavera Administrator

The Jacobs Brand ,
Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Overview

Job Description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Critical Mission Solutions Your mission is our mission. We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do - whether Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Nuclear, Automotive, or Telecommunications - is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships. It's our promise to challenge the status quo as we redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges and transform big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed -today and into tomorrow. Jacobs are recruiting for a Primavera Administrator to Join our EDF framework delivery team. The Critical Mission Solutions line of business supports our key client EDF with regards their nuclear fleet in the UK and has an annual turnover in excess of 40M. This is a key role within our Project Management Resource team which is spread across our UK network. You will be part of a large client lead team at EDF's head office in Barnwood, this role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio. The Primavera Administrator is part of the Primavera Business Support Team within the CTO Programme Office Infrastructure Group. The role delivers support services and infrastructure maintenance for users of Primavera (P6), including monthly & ad-hoc reporting, maintaining overall system integrity, daily operations and development activities. In addition to this, maintaining processes, tools and ensuring compliance with EDF Nuclear Generation policies and standards through stakeholder engagement, change control and ad-hoc activities will be key requirements of the position. Key Responsibilities General administration and support to users, within specified Service Level Agreements. New user / licence administration, including procuring licences, new starters & leavers Maintain / Support database environments & Infrastructure. Maintain a broad library of Primavera training material and supply documentation/training database environments as requested. Monitor performance issues and take appropriate steps to ensure system availability is in line with Service Level Agreements and user expectations. Roll-out service packs and upgrades as appropriate, taking into consideration any local software that may require testing to ensure compatibility. Adhere to any change control processes regarding schedules, baselines and milestones. Ensure Planners are following EDF Energy Nuclear Generation policies and standards by supplying audit reports to the relevant CTO Programme Office Group Heads. Deal with general queries on the above. Provide cover for others in the department as and when required and where appropriate Act as point of contact for CTO Programme Office related queries when necessary THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILL< EXPERINCE AND ATTRIBUTES Excellent MS Office skills and working knowledge of databases/data warehouses. High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills, including use of appropriate IT tools. Ability to work well with stakeholders both inside and outside of the immediate team. Ability to use own initiative and resolving problems in a timely manner Project management skills focused particularly on delivering business change. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Qualification P102 Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals qualification essential P106- P Primavera P6 Professional Advanced qualification essential P106-A Primavera P6 Application Administration qualification essential Expert in use of MS Excel, Access. Experience with Business Objects and SharePoint, Oracle / SQL. Server desirable. Knowledge of SAP, IMS, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing & Workflow solution. Development/operation highly desirable. For you: - A competitive reward package. - Work life balance - We offer flexible working; we have core and flex hours in all our permanent office locations. - Family friendly benefits - maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. - International opportunities - As a 52,000 strong community of colleagues operating in 60 countries you will have access to international