Senior Planner

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Planner x 4 – Multiple Base Locations: Altrincham, Bristol or Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Visits to client sites will be required. Candidates ideally hold SC clearance or be willing to undergo the vetting process.
Key Planning Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the project manager and project team to align schedules and develop, maintain, and baseline fully logic-linked work plans in Primavera P6, structured according to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and approved methodologies.
Support the Trend & Change process by analysing project-level data, generating performance indicators, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
Identify, analyse, and resolve time-related issues promptly and effectively.
Monitor project progress, report on variances and potential delays, and assist in proposing mitigation strategies.
Coordinate, verify, and produce project-level schedule reports within established reporting cycles, including narrative on key time drivers and performance matters.
Ensure compliance with project governance, scheduling standards, and procedures.
Manage resource and cost-loaded schedules to facilitate resource allocation and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
Continuously seek to improve discipline performance by adopting best practises and applying lessons learned.
Project Controls (PC) Responsibilities:
Assist the project manager as the focal point for defining progress and performance against the Performance Measurement Baseline.
Coordinate and integrate project controls activities, including cost management, scheduling, reporting, and change control.
Provide timely, targeted progress and performance reports to key stakeholders, incorporating commentary on critical drivers and performance indicators within defined reporting schedules.
Maintain accurate cost forecasts aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
Accurately assess the project's lifecycle Estimate At Completion (EAC).
Support identification, evaluation, and implementation of trends and changes, including their schedule and cost impacts.
Ensure correct application of earned value techniques and indices within the project.
Contribute to forward resource planning and budget preparation processes.
Adhere to project governance and integrated project controls standards and procedures.
Proactively pursue continuous improvement of discipline performance through best practise implementation and learning.
Knowledge & Skills:
In-depth knowledge of planning management methodologies, techniques, and processes.
Proficiency with planning and schedule management software.
Ability to interpret complex project data accurately.
Strong capability to produce clear and concise narratives supporting project reporting.
Comprehensive understanding of earned value analysis.
Familiarity with various contract types, particularly the NEC suite.
Good commercial awareness and understanding of project financials.
High level of analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across all organisational levels.
Qualifications & Experience:
A degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline is preferred; alternatively, an HND or equivalent qualification with recognised experience commensurate with degree-level education.
Professional qualification with chartered or equivalent status is preferred.
Proven experience in a project management or project controls environment in a similar role.
Extensive experience using planning software.
Experience with commercial contracting.
Experience in the design phase of complex construction projects.

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Location:
London
Salary:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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