Tuesday 10 July 2018
Latest Jobs – Senior Project Planner – Energy Jobline
The Role:
Senior Project Planner Role Overview:
The Project Planner is the organiser of a project or projects. The Planner sets out, monitors, maintains and updates the project schedule in coordination with all stakeholders of the project. The Planner provides information to the Project Management and Design Management teams on project progress including critical path and project milestones. The Planner works closely with the Project Services team in monitoring programme KPI's e.g. Earned Value.
Key responsibilities as a Senior Project Planner
* Draft programmes in conjunction with the Project team for approval by the Project Manager
* Discuss & agree resources and timescales with the Project Manager
* Ensure all activities within the Project scope of work are included in programmes
* Issue programmes of work in accordance with Document Control system
* Gather information from design team, subcontractors, client for progress reporting purposes
* Responsible for updating the project plan throughout the project lifetime
* Maintain cause and effect records in liaison with the Project Manager
* Regularly update the project resource plan and discuss peaks and troughs with the Project Manager
* Manage progress reporting against the programme
* Pursue sub-contractors programmes & ensure alignment with those of the project
* Operate change control in line with the Project contract requirements
* Recommend delivery and sequencing strategies to the Project Manager based on project knowledge
* Recommend internal Project Control Process Improvements and undertake quality checks
* Provide client performance data and reports as required
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* Minimum HND or equivalent level of qualification is required
* PC literate in Microsoft Office suite
* Knowledge of using Project Planning software (Primavera) is required. SC or DV level security clearance is preferred though not essential. DV Security Clearance will be sponsored by the Company and all candidates MUST be eligible for DV clearance
* Demonstrable competence gained in a planning/scheduling role
* Experience of working within a project delivery environment
* Full knowledge of the Project Life cycle
Desirable Skills / Qualifications:
* Preferably degree qualified in technical/engineering or project management discipline though not essential
* Ideally, a depth of experience will have been gained within a construction industry incorporating at least either civil, electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines
* Full UK Driving Licence
About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.
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