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We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Planning Consultant to join our team. This role requires deep expertise in planning and scheduling across diverse projects and industries. You will work closely with project leads to deliver exceptional value to our clients and play a key role in the continued growth and development of our business.
What you will contribute to the Team
* Lead and support planning and scheduling activities across a variety of projects and sectors.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop, manage, and maintain high-quality project schedules.
* Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
* Track and monitor project progress throughout the lifecycle, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities.
* Provide expert advice to project managers on planning tools, methodologies, and best practices.
* Conduct schedule assurance reviews and risk assessments, presenting findings to clients and stakeholders.
* Contribute to business development efforts and the evolution of planning capabilities within the organization.
Essential
* Proven experience as a Senior Project Planner, with a strong track record in planning, monitoring, and controlling project delivery across various industries and contract types.
* Expertise in integrated planning across engineering, procurement, and construction, including facilitation of planning workshops.
* Strong attention to detail and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently or lead teams.
* Proficiency in developing detailed project schedules from technical data or scope statements, including resource and cost integration.
* Skilled in applying industry-standard scheduling techniques (e.g., Critical Path, Critical Chain, Resource Levelling, Earned Value).
* Ability to estimate and document schedule assumptions and present schedules in assurance reviews.
* Experience in coordinating with stakeholders to assess progress at activity, WBS, and project levels.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret schedule variances and support corrective action planning.
* Confident in preparing and delivering progress reports and planning summaries to clients and senior management.
* Proficient in conducting schedule assurance reviews (e.g., DCMA), time impact analysis, and schedule risk assessments.
* Advanced user of Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
* Solid understanding of estimating, risk management, and cost control, with experience collaborating across project controls disciplines.
Desirable
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Experience in complex, highly regulated industries.
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations with professionalism and integrity.
* Experience supporting business development and contributing to proposal efforts.
* Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
* Expert-level proficiency in Primavera and MS Project.
* Experience with risk and reporting tools such as Safran and Powe
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Location(s):
Belfast, GB London, GB Manchester, GB Bristol, GB Liverpool, GB Cambridge, GB Reading, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Various
Discipline: Planning and modelling
Job Ref: 7182
Recruiter Contact: Sacha Kelly
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