Overview
This role requires a highly skilled Programme Planner possessing in-depth knowledge of contractual frameworks and a strong project planning, scheduling, and monitoring background. The planner should be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical/attention to detail skills and a commitment to ensuring deadlines and commercial requirements are met and delivered on time per client/commercial requirement.
Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and update the project programme (Schedule) in accordance with commercial contract requirements (i.e. NEC/FIDIC), ensuring integration of all project activities and alignment with project goals.
* Work closely with the project stakeholders to understand project objectives, scope, and deliverables, translating these into detailed plans and schedules.
* Proactively identify and report on project delays, offering solutions and adjustments to Project stakeholders to mitigate programme impact.
* Implement and manage the planning, monitoring, and control processes stipulated by the commercial contract, ensuring timely communication and reporting progress, risks, and changes leading to revised programme submission.
* Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to facilitate the early warning process, identify potential risks and changes, and contribute to developing mitigation strategies.
* Ensure the accurate and timely submission of revised programs, forecasts, and revisions, supporting the management of compensation events and contract modifications.
* Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the project team and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to project execution, delivery, and programme updates.
* Utilise Microsoft Project/Primavera P6 tools and techniques for planning and progress monitoring, such as critical path analysis and earned value management, to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.
* Prepare and present detailed reports and analyses on project progress, performance, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting potential issues and recommending solutions.
* Collaborating closely with client design leads to assimilate and analyse progress data, ensuring timely communication of insights to the project management team.
* Cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with project teams and clients, ensuring open lines of communication and client satisfaction.
* Ensure that senior management understands all issues within the programme and advise appropriate planning.
What we are looking for
Essential:
* Experience in using MS Project and Primavera P6 (OPC) Software.
* 3+ years previous project planning experience.
* Ability to work under own initiative in the production of Project Programmes and Tender Programmes.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Team player with a willingness for continuous improvement.
Desirable:
* Construction or renewable energy experience. Business Management or construction Degree or equivalent.
* Project Management experience.
* Prince 2/APM qualification.
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