In particular, your contact and cost loading knowledge during the Engineering/Procurement/Construction/Commissioning phase, would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Development & Management
Produce, maintain and manage fully integrated, resource-loaded project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure schedules are logically linked, achievable and aligned with delivery objectives.
Monitor programme performance and proactively address any emerging issues.
Tender & Bid Planning
Develop high-quality tender programmes and delivery strategies that support successful bid submissions.
Present planning approaches and programme solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.
Project Controls & Delivery Support
Manage and monitor contract programmes to ensure project performance remains aligned with commercial and operational requirements.
Assess programme changes, evaluate impacts and support the implementation of effective recovery strategies where required.
Identify critical activities and key project risks, implementing mitigation measures to protect delivery milestones.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Produce regular progress reports, KPI dashboards and planning insights for project leadership teams.
Communicate programme status, risks and opportunities clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Support informed decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.
Team Leadership
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and less experienced team members.
Encourage knowledge sharing and promote best practice across the planning function.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of planning standards, systems and methodologies.
Requirements for this post include
We are seeking an experienced planning professional with the technical expertise and leadership skills to operate within complex project environments.
You will ideally possess:
A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Demonstrable planning experience gained on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects.
Advanced user knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, together with strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
A solid understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, Earned Value Management, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and programme risk management techniques.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify programme risks, opportunities and potential delivery challenges.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and planning excellence.
This opportunity would require you to be on site for 3-4 days a week.
If you are interested in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now
Salary description
£550.00 - £550.00 per day