Shape and drive integrated programme schedules in a high-security, high-impact environment.
Our Client has a requirement for a Planning Coordinator, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Scotland.
Role Purpose:
Responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating integrated programme schedules
Work closely with programme planners to ensure key milestones, critical dates and interdependencies are accurately captured and delivered
Act as the planning interface across a complex environment
Engage with a broad range of stakeholders to challenge assumptions and support informed decision-making
Identify risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning
Produce clear schedules and reports to support programme delivery
Contribute to integrated planning reviews, baseline change control, progress reporting and stakeholder coordination
Operate effectively within a highly regulated, security-sensitive environment
Undertake travel to UK sites for meetings and workshops as required
Job Role Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and communicate integrated programme schedules
Work collaboratively with programme planners to deliver agreed milestones and dependencies
Challenge discrepancies, risks and issues within schedules and planning data
Support the identification of risks, opportunities and mitigation actions
Contribute to integrated planning and schedule reviews
Support baseline change control activities
Produce progress reports and planning updates for stakeholders
Engage and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Analyse detailed planning data to support decision-making
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Essential:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Schedule/Planning role
Primavera P6 Practitioner
Available to work on Base full time at a minimum of 2 days maximum of 4 days per week depending on business need as agreed by Line Manager
Sole UK National Citizen
SC clearance held or to be gained in advance of commencing in the role on site
Sound knowledge of schedule/planning process and management including baseline change process
Ability to objectively analyse data and information to form a big-picture view of planning
Ability to process detailed information to identify trends
Organisational and leadership skills
Hands-on experience of managing delivery and stakeholder management
Good Microsoft Office / IT skills
Desirable:
In-depth knowledge of their industry
Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level
Ability to be agile and react to changes in the business environment
Experience of managing schedule/planning activities in a complex live operational environment
Experience of working in a complex collaborative environment
Qualifications & Training (Desirable):
Experience of working as a scheduler/planner ideally in a government project delivery environment
APM Project Management Qualification
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
Management of Risk (M_o_R)
Membership of a relevant professional body
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Planning Coordinator looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included