Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner (Inside of IR35) on a 6 Month Contract Length, based in Suffolk. Role Summary * Responsible for implementing the requirements of the Tender and Project Planning Procedures, ensuring compliance with the Business Management System * To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with Client and Project Team members Responsibilities * Responsible at tender stage for the range of Planning activities involved in the development of a successful bid, including: * Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements * Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme * Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation, and commissioning * Producing the Tender Programme in accordance with the tender requirements (ITT - Instruction to Tenderer), Project Planning Procedures, and established best practice * Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including planning narrative, presentations, and reports * Responsible at Delivery stage for: * Maintaining the Contract Programme in accordance with the planning procedures * Identification of programme risks and opportunities, and development of strategies to manage accordingly, including management of change in line with the associated contractual mechanisms * Ensuring that all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken * Communication of the Contract Programme to the Client and Project Team * Managing the interface between the Programme and the Project Team and other stakeholders, and securing engagement with the Programme through structured meetings and progress reporting * Production of Visual Management Reports to assist the Project Team to optimise productivity, performance, safety, and timely delivery of projects * Contribute to the ongoing development of the Power T&D Planning Team including mentoring of others * Act as an ambassador for the Planning function * Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm Requirements * Working knowledge of Primavera, preferably on Power Transmission projects * Knowledge of Project Management methodology * Proven ability in working with operational teams to capture real time progress * Knowledge of Change Management techniques * Experience in mentoring others and supporting Planner development * Hold the APMP or APM Practitioner Qualification Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time