Overview
The M25 is a flagship project in the UK. We have formed a Joint Venture, Connect Plus Services (CPS), to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract. We are seeking a Senior Project Planner to join the team.
This role is central to creating, maintaining and communicating project delivery schedules using specialist planning tools (including MS Project and Primavera P6) to ensure that projects are delivered on time. The Senior Project Planner will work closely with Portfolio Managers to produce accurate and reliable project schedules and regular reports showing progress against baselines and reasons for deviation. An important part of this role is to support the Commercial team in assessing the impact of Compensation Events under the NEC contract, making assessments of changes (including Extensions of Time) and communicating results clearly and with evidence-based rationale.
Location flexibility: This position can be based out of South Mimms, Leatherhead or Dartford sites.
Responsibilities
* Set up projects in the planning system according to standard WBS codes and the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS).
* Establish a delivery baseline for the project based on Renewals/Improvements dates and agreed targets.
* Create new baselines as necessary to monitor and report performance.
* Ensure monthly cost forecast and programme schedule alignment; ensure commercial and schedule forecasts match delivery assumptions.
* Progress the programme monthly using site information and contractor applications/reports; query discrepancies with the Project Manager as needed.
* Provide the Project Manager with a monthly delivery programme update in an agreed format.
* Provide summary management information on programme performance by project/programme/portfolio.
* Review contractor programmes for completeness/accuracy/functionality and feed comments back to the Project Manager for action.
* Undertake programme assessments of Compensation Events, advising on valid Extensions of Time and providing evidence to support decisions and commercial discussions.
* Analyse schedule information for trends and issues and create benchmarks for future projects.
* Ensure common coding structures are applied to enable reporting.
Qualifications
* Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, preferably including mathematics or technically-based subjects.
* Experience in project planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6 or MS Project).
* Experience of working with NEC contracts preferred.
* Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
* Knowledge and experience of handling large data sets with the ability to summarise key points and trends.
* Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities without impacting outputs.
Additional Information
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Applications will be assessed based on experience, essential and desirable criteria, and suitability for the role.
Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and able to legally work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning and Project Management
Industries
* Construction and Civil Engineering
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