Project Planner The successful individual must have experience using MS Project, Open Plan or Primavera P6 in the UK construction, utilities, power, energy, FM, M&E, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors. Our client is one of the UKs leading is a multi-disciplinary contracting business, with the skills and expertise to deliver complex projects in complex environments across a number of different service lines, including (but not limited to); LV / HV power, utilities, M&E, EV and renewable energy infrastructure installation, and testing, commissioning and inspection services The delivery of everything from straightforward solutions to highly complex energy infrastructure projects through an end-to-end approach, using innovation and collaboration and providing excellent value to clients are central to the company's mission, vision and values, and is seen as critical to the continued success of the business. Their staff are tirelessly dedicated to delivering the highest standards of project excellence for a wide and varied client base, which in turn ensures they continue to be a competitive force in the industry. Overview Due to several major contract awards and a commitment to long term, sustainable growth, our client wishes to appoint an experienced Project Planner. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main purpose of this role will be to take responsibility for the holistic planning and programming of numerous projects running simultaneously at differing stages of the contract lifecycle, whilst also supporting the tender planning process phase of any additional bolt on works. The Role Review and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower Provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting Provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements Review and issue updates to project plans and schedules Review and issue updates to project manpower resource requirements Monitor and assess schedule impact of change notifications Monitor and review overall project progress status, including achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned delivery Attend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required Liaise with cost disciplines to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets, and ensure that the impact of all change requests is correctly assessed and included in the schedules The Person Possessing 5years experience in the capacity of being a member of a planning team within a relevant utilities, power, energy, construction, facilities management, civil engineering, M&E or infrastructure environment Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across projects and with clients teams Strong understanding of project scheduling and coordination across multiple schemes Experience with project control systems and tools such as MSP, Open Plan, or P6. Experience in maintaining open communication channels with stakeholders. Proficiency in analysing project progress and forecasting. Familiarity with risk management practices. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment Use initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving Commitment to continuous improvement Demonstrate effective organization and project planning skills. A highly attractive permanent basic salary and benefits package (relative to experience) is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with a challenging variety of work and solid career progression, given the companys secured forward order workload and their continued dedication to profitable growth within the UK.