Project Planner - Data Centre

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Project Planner for a 6 Month Contract based in Slough (hybrid).

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

The role

The successful individuals are expected to support consulting and advisory services for public and private sector clients, with a particular focus on project planning and supporting with wider project management duties. You will provide project planning support in the following areas:

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project to produce Integrated Master Schedules.
Liaise with project managers, engineers, construction and client teams to ensure accurate programme data and timely delivery of project objectives.
Establish and support Change Control Processes throughout the Project Lifecycle and prepare regular progress reports, forecasts, and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
Support as appropriate on a range of business development activities including preparation of tender submissions and strategy development.
Carry out Earned Value analysis, cost and resource loading, and schedule performance analysis and schedule health checks and quality assurance reviews.Criteria

BSc in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Accreditation with a recognised professional institution is desirable.

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Strong expertise in schedule quality assurance processes and tools, including Acumen Fuse (or equivalent).

Proven knowledge and understanding of the design and/or development lifecycle for major, technically complex projects, with experience managing integrated schedules, progress measurement, and reporting from multidisciplinary technical teams and/or sub-consultants.

Prior experience working within Data Centres, Laboratories or complex infrastructure environments is essential.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business