Senior Planner

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. Full time

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Planner , you’ll be involved in schedulin g and cost control efforts for all project phases taking ownership and overseeing multiple projects of a value of between 2- 2 5 Million USD . Set up, maintain and analys e actual and forecasted schedules, cost and risk , m onitor, report and manage deviations.

Ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures , manag e the integrated schedule and cost control performance measurement process for the project’s entire scope of work .

Responsibilities:

Analyses project requirements with the project team, check ing that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.

Monitor ing project progress and regularly analyse project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan, ensuring you communicate effectively to Project Managers any deviations or scheduling issues, and provides input for optimizing resources.

Issuing progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders. Use customer reporting portals such as Fastdraft where appropriate .

Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement. Work ing with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure

Work ing closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.

Integrating material resource requirements with project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and updates schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets.

Participates in project reviews. Composes reports and updates all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Communicates project progress and control issues to project management team and offers solutions.

Effectively communicates appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner in order to achieve the desired understanding.

Your Background:

Proven experience as a Planner within similar industry (preferably for EPC projects in T&D )

Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including in mature scheduling methods and tools

Operational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams

Able to advise and lead the project team with respect to the programme progress

Ability to communicate effectiv el y to all areas of the business

Expert Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6

Self-motivated

T ravel when required to Birmingham office and site.

About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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