Are you looking to work for an ever-growing company? Look no further, this couldnt be a more exciting time to join a business Combining our expertise with other high-profile companies embarking on an iconic project will sure change the face of our business and will change the shape of your career The new ground-breaking project, High Speed 2, based near Acton will have fourteen platforms, a mix of six high-speed and eight service platforms. It will become one of the countrys most vital transport super-hubs. Old Oak Common is expected to be one of the busiest railway stations in the country with high-speed rail services to the Midlands, Scotland, and the North. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people, and our environment. What we offer We have dedicated employees, which is why we give so much in return Competitive salaries Travel expenses paid to locations outside of your contracted location. Perkbox providing access to a range of perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools. 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme. Private Medical Insurance cover, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP. Pension Scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Recruitment Referral Bonus What we are recruiting for We are currently recruiting for a Junior Planner. A supporting role within the department of Planning, ensures that the project is given necessary support during design, installation, and handover to perform at its optimum level from a delivery, commercial, financial and resource perspective. This will be a site based role 5 days per week. Interested? Apply now Key Responsibilities. As a Junior Planner you will be responsible for: Create / maintain a robust logically linked, cost & resource loaded programme on MS project or Primavera P6. Maintaining client expectations from a programme point view. Updating the project programme on a weekly basis. Prepare comprehensive programme narratives and update the programme prior to issuing to the client. Carrying out regular programme reviews and ensure contractual obligations are in place. Carry out impact assessment and present delay and cause & effect programmes. Keep close track of progress via look ahead & site diaries as well as conducting regular site visits. Prepare / Submit Weekly site progress photo reports. Preparing EOT programmes and what if programmes as required to support project planning. Preparing programmes and progress narratives for all updated programmes. Supporting planning team by carrying out similar duties on VVB Projects nationally as requested by the Planning Manager. Implementing the VVB planning standards on the project programme. Ensuring realistic programme logic is in place & maintaining a programme Log for all changes. Preparing programmes and progress narratives for all updated programmes. Highlighting programme concerns with the Planning Manager & project team and proposing mitigations. Periodically issuing Earned Value Analysis & SPI, CPIs The ability to communicate with clients and collate and present programme information at all levels. Recording and managing planning issues and escalating where necessary. Resolving cross-functional issues at planning level. Ensuring all additional works incorporated in the programme. Key dependencies and highlighted on the programme and tracked regularly. Supporting Commercial on management of R&O at a projects level. To formulate and support new business initiatives, taking the lead on some as required. Key Requirements. To be considered for this role, here is what we are looking for: Understanding the importance of achieving customer satisfaction by maintaining the highest level of standards. Some knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project Proficient in MS Office at an advanced level Collaborative work approach Decisive and works well under pressure. Flexible, can do attitude in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise on technical matters at all levels. Some experience in a previous planning role would be beneficial. Has some experience in the production of planning related documentation. Previously worked within the infrastructure environment (utilities/civils etc) We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. Do we sound like a company you would like to work for? Dont miss this opportunity and send us your CV today NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.