Anderselite are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor, for a planner in Derby.
Role Responsibilities
The role will report directly to the Planning Manager and its core responsibilities are to build, update, amend and report Project Programmes using the Primavera P6 software. Working with Senior Planners we can offer coaching and guiding for your ongoing development into a planning expert and help drive outperformance amongst the team. The role's responsibilities include:
Directly support our Project Managers and Project Teams by delivering high quality and detailed P6 Programmes that support efficient project delivery.
Developing and maintaining project plans through reliable project management methodologies with assurance of baseline scheduling.
Enable project management to control the progress of contracts by identifying and producing integrated programmes of work (design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover), monitoring performance against plans and identifying problem areas and potential early warnings.
Help the project team minimise risk by identifying the critical path for our projects.
Support project and programme level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning.
Lead the planning section at project progress review meetings
Role Location
This role will provide planning support to projects spread across the large Severn Trent Region. There will be regular requirements to provide in-person support to the Project Teams at project site locations, alongside visits to the Regional Office based in Derby. Therefore, the ability to drive and travel is a key requirement of the role. Allowances and company benefits for travel are included in the job offer package. The Planning Team in the Region do manage to balance their workloads with elements of remote working, so this is available and flexible around individual project requirements.
About The Candidate:
Essential Experience
To be successful in this role, the person we are looking to employ MUST have the following skillsets. These skillsets are key to the role and will be used as an initial filter during application reviews.
Project Planning experience on a variety of project sizes.
Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with Project teams.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.
Appropriate professional qualifications relevant to the Planner role
Basic understanding of the NEC contract and its Project Planning requirements.
Desirable Skills & Experience
These skillsets will be beneficial to the role. Applicants are encouraged to clearly show on their application whether they have these and/or other transferable skills which could enhance their performance in this role.
Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.
Experience contributing to project review presentations whilst confidently presenting Planning information to project stakeholders.
Construction, civil engineering, M&E or related building experience.
Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.
Experience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.
Technical degree beneficial but not mandatory.
Project management and project delivery experience.
Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Please contact Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for more information, via LinkedIn. |
