The Role
The Project Planner will develop, monitor, analyse and report on project plans adding value through experience and skills, challenging where required and being able to liaise with various project stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
Create, update, review and administer project schedules and plans for multiple projects in line with the planning cycle using Microsoft Project.
Ensure all interdependencies between projects and programmes are built into the schedule and the impact of these interdependencies is recorded and monitored on a regular basis.
Work closely with the regional project/cost teams, designers, contractor partners and suppliers to keep plans updated and maintained on a weekly basis to reflect progress and provide credible forecasts.
Maintain baseline schedules through change control, reflecting additional / modified / deleted scope and ensuring that the schedule integrity is preserved throughout
Provide critical path analysis and near-critical path float analysis including any changes brought about by schedule updates, highlighting any deviations from approved baseline dates.
Apply good level of planning control, governance and reporting using best practice, including using Earned Value Management principles to create lead measures.
Develop variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery plans
Apply risk and contingency management plans and identify any serious deviations to the plans that will impact project performance.
Make the best use of Microsoft Project`s features to develop a set of useful project controls, including the exporting of data to develop reporting and analysis.
Support the develop and continuous improvement of the Company controls/planning and reporting policies and procedures.
Able to confidently present project performance to management and design/build teams.
Able to communicate clearly and influence project stakeholders, championing the benefits of robust project controls and planning.
Challenge preconceptions and assumptions.
Prepare short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from project teams.
Reporting to
Senior Project Planner
Skill and Experience
Experience of working in project controls environment, managing large multiple discipline project plans, each with a value of ca. £10m, in a similar industry e.g., construction, infrastructure, etc.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and Excel and its practical application to projects.
Experience in at least two of the following: Programme Controls Management, Earned Value (EVM), Change & Risk Management, Planning, Project Controls and or PMO
Demonstrate an ability to effectively liaise and communicate with surveyors, designers, and build team members to ensure that weekly updates are provided in a timely manner.
Maintain a good and pragmatic working relationship with internal teams and contractors
Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, management and stakeholders that are informative and succinct.
Demonstrate rigour in following documented processes and governance
Demonstrate an ability to problem solving and to innovate in creative ways to meet the challenges of the changing project environment
Proficient in the use of MS Project and Microsoft Office Excel
Experience in construction and/or infrastructure projects
Other Project Scheduling Tools (e.g. Primavera P6, etc)
Experience with reporting tools (e.g., MS Power BI, Tableau, etc)
Experience using agile techniques applied to scheduling
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in an engineering related field, including building management, construction engineering, building studies, surveying, and civil engineering (desirable)
Personal Attributes
Ability to work in a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Problem solving skills
Work well under pressure
Excellent attention to detail
Analytical thinking skills
Ability to use initiative
Punctual
Strong performer
Thinks outside the box
Our Ideal Fit
Someone who is a team player, they must be willing to get their sleeves rolled up from time to time, to take this business from what is a start-up to one that is an industry leader.
Working with Freedom Fibre
We operate in a relaxed and industrious atmosphere; you will be encouraged to speak out and contribute wherever you feel you have something to offer. Our offices are open 07:00 through to 19:00 and we are happy to be flexible with working hours so you can enjoy a relatively stress-free commute or work from home to create the best possible work life balance that suits you and Freedom Fibre.
We offer an attractive package including bonus, generous pension, private health care and flexible working along with other benefits.
Freedom Fibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to being a successful, caring, and welcoming place for all employees. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone, from any background can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding are fostered, and the diversity of our people is positively valued.
Place of Work
The place of work will be our offices in Irlam, near Manchester.