Planner

Job OverviewThis role requires a highly skilled Programme Planner possessing in-depth knowledge of contractual frameworks and a strong project planning, scheduling, and monitoring background. The planner should be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical/attention to detail skills and a commitment to ensuring deadlines and commercial requirements are met and delivered on time per client/commercial requirement.

Main Duties

-Develop, maintain, and update the project programme (Schedule) in accordance with commercial contract requirements (i.e. NEC/FIDIC), ensuring integration of all project activities and alignment with project goals.

-Work closely with the project stakeholders to understand project objectives, scope, and deliverables, translating these into detailed plans and schedules.

-Proactively identify and report on project delays, offering solutions and adjustments to Project stakeholders to mitigate programme impact.

-Implement and manage the planning, monitoring, and control processes stipulated by the commercial contract, ensuring timely communication and reporting progress, risks, and changes leading to revised programme submission.

-Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to facilitate the early warning process, identify potential risks and changes, and contribute to developing mitigation strategies.

-Ensure the accurate and timely submission of revised programs, forecasts, and revisions, supporting the management of compensation events and contract modifications.

-Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the project team and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to project execution, delivery, and programme updates.

-Utilise Microsoft Project/Primavera P6 tools and techniques for planning and progress monitoring, such as critical path analysis and earned value management, to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.

-Prepare and present detailed reports and analyses on project progress, performance, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting potential issues and recommending solutions.

-Collaborating closely with client design leads to assimilate and analyse progress data, ensuring timely communication of insights to the project management team.

-Cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with project teams and clients, ensuring open lines of communication and client satisfaction.

-Ensure that senior management understands all issues within the programme and advice appropriate planning.

Experience in using MS Project and Primavera P6 (OPC) Software.

-3+ years previous project planning experience.

-Ability to work under own initiative in the production of Project Programmes and Tender Programmes.

-Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

-Team player with a willingness for continuous improvement.

Desirable:

-Construction or renewable energy experience Business Management or construction Degree or equivalent.

-Project Management experience.

-Prince 2/APM qualification.