Role: Project Planner
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Salary: up to £65,000 + competitive benefits
Turner Lovell are recruiting for an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & data centre projects, on both the design and construction phases.
We are looking for a Project Planner with a strong background in HV Transmission & Distribution, to play an active role in project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes. Providing advice, support, and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making. The ideal candidate will have construction site experience, have advanced knowledge of Primavera 6 and be confident to support contract variation and claims.
Duties:
In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project:- Business Unit Support
- Programme Co-ordination (Planning Phase of Project Life Cycle)
- Status and Performance Advisor (Controlling Phase of Project Life Cycle).
- Liaise with the site team to ensure a robust P6 program is in place.
- Review Contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirements.
- Develop Construction schedule based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project manager.
- Support in client schedule negotiations.
- Labour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team.
- Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templates.
- Develop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project Manager.
- Measure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks.
- Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis.
Requirements:
- 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or strong trades background coupled with technical ability.
- evident experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor, and control work.
- Be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information.
- Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skills.
- Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule and reporting calendar.
This is a brilliant opportunity for you to work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
If this sounds like it could be your next challenge - please apply or contact Yana Arif at (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information