The Role
The Senior Project Planner will develop, monitor, analyse project plans and report progress against the baseline and drive delivery within the internal and external team. Undertake ‘what/if’ scenario planning and develop appropriate mitigations with various stakeholders and prepare / present reports for project teams and management.
Core Responsibilities
Expert user of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 planning software with an overall understanding of the Enterprise database
A detailed understanding of infrastructure type projects from the design, construction and commissioning phases
Able to accurately define project programmes and schedules with clarity, incorporating input from internal and external partners, ensuring dependencies, constraints, logic links and ownership is clear and that assumptions are consistent across the project
Must be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team in the production of both project and tender Programmes for short, medium and long-term planning
Able to communicate with impact; experience in working with various stakeholders with minimal supervision
Experience in preparing project resource histograms, cost and resource forecasts
Able to demonstrate an understanding of Project Controls Techniques including, budget and spend management and change control
Application of good baseline management through the liaison with the internal and external design, build and assurance teams. Review project progress, undertake updates and implement corrective action plans as appropriate to address programme slippages
Apply good level of planning control, governance and reporting using best practice including trend/variance analysis and Earned Value Management
To work closely with the internal teams and design/build partners to ensure that plans are updated and maintained on a regular basis to reflect progress within the agreed planning cycle
Apply risk and contingency management as appropriate and identify any serious deviations to the programme that will impact project performance and business targets
Identify and manage changes to the work scope and track changes within the programme/plans
Lead the development of Company controls/planning and reporting policies and procedures
Lead the development and training of staff in project planning
Reporting to
Project Manager
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in an engineering related field, including building management, construction engineering, building studies, surveying, and civil engineering (desirable)
Skills and Experience
5-10 years Planning experience in a multi-disciplinary project environment
Expert user of MS Project and/or Primavera P6 and proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Excel
Ability to work as part of a team
Problem solving skills
Work well under pressure
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking skills
Knowledge of large multi-disciplinary projects
Ability to use initiative.
Must maintain a good and pragmatic working relationship with internal teams and contractors
Attention to detail
Punctual
Strong performer
Thinks outside the box
Our Ideal Fit
Someone who is a team player and willing to get their sleeves rolled up from time to time in order to take this business from start-up to industry leader.
Working with Freedom Fibre
We operate in a relaxed and industrious atmosphere where you’ll be encouraged to speak out and contribute where ever you feel you have something to offer. Our offices are open from 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 benefits package that includes discretionary bonuses, a generous pension, private healthcare, flexible working and more.
Freedom Fibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all employees.
Place of Work
The place of work will be our offices in Irlam, near Manchester.
Interested?
Email HR@freedomfibre.com
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