SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.
The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.
SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.
Role overview of our Project Planner
As our Project Planner you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT, liaising closely with a number of departments both in the UK and our Global Project teams.
This is a new, exciting and varied role for a dynamic new colleague who is seeking to progress their career into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. If you have worked in Construction, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Engineering this may very well be your next career move.
The role of Project Planner role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable.
Responsibilities - Project Planner
Reporting directly to the PMO Manager and working within the Systems Delivery department, you as the Project Planner will be responsible for engaging and planning with all existing and new global projects in SRT's Systems Delivery business, specifically (not exhaustive):
Build project schedules from scratch encompassing full project scope, milestones, timelines and resource allocation, using critical path methodology
Ensure clear responsibility and ownership for all project outcomes is defined via Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Ensure there is a clear method in place for developing, managing and baselining project schedules and manage periodic updates
Identify and emphasise critical milestones to key stakeholders to maintain project timelines
Develop and manage the project schedules and structure to allow a tailored view for the Executives, Supply Chain, Engineering and other business areas
Develop Resource Pool to ensure accurate resource allocation and profiling is available at all times
Negotiate and mediate timelines and project inter-dependencies between key partners
Produce consolidated, high-quality view of planning horizon and forward view of 3 to 12 months
Prepare high quality status reports and dashboards for project stakeholders, which include resource allocation and KPIs
Review external customer / in-country partner schedules to ensure that they are compiled using scheduling best practices
Support PMO in facilitating risk and opportunity activities, governance documentation, project procurement activities and general project administration when needed
Requirements - Project Planner
Previous experience working in a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure or Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial
Strong demonstrable experience in a similar role with in-depth knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Project
Ability to understand the status of a project and link the schedule to the reality of the execution
Quickly understand the risks and opportunities in the schedule, identify and drive appropriate actions
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders
Experience working on international projects is desirable but not essential
Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues
Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company
Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package
25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service
Real individual development opportunities
Company "Get to know you" days
SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community