Senior Planner

Responsibilities

• To be the focal point for planning functions within the business unit. Providing the requisite leadership and drive to delivery a complex suite of programmes.
• To provide guidance to the PM in critical and near critical activities.
• To provide guidance to the PM in activities required for each stage of project delivery.
• To provide guidance to the PM on opportunities and risks within the programmes.
• To provide programme submissions and reports to the client as required by the contract.
• To capture progress and change routinely to meet the requirements within the contract and to implement processes to ensure this as required.
• To communicate the impact of change and / or delays to the PM and to provide guidance to the PM on opportunities and risks within the programmes.
• To provide training and development in planning methodologies to planning staff junior to the Senior Planner
• To provide training in the use of planning software to graduate, trainee and apprentice planners.
• To provide training in other planning software to PMO staff as required
• To support PMO with the development, control, monitoring, analysis and reporting on schedule related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.
• Essential criteria
• It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator with all stakeholders (internal and external), a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role.
• The jobholder must possess:
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 and good knowledge of other planning software, Asta, Microsoft Project etc.
• High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills, well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exhibits a strong awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects.
• The ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.
• Proficient in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools.
• Self motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• Good attention to detail with good time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentational skills.
• Desirable
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and good knowledge of other planning software, Asta, Microsoft Project etc.
• Understanding of NEC3/4 contracts, in particular the programme deliverables / requirements
• Understanding of DCMA Assessment Criteria, Acumen Fuse etc
• 5 years Relevant industry experience
• General
• This position is based in is office based at Kintore Substation, with flexible working.
• The salary and benefits package for this role will be on a Personal Contract basis and will be commensurate with a position at this level and dependant on experience.