Project Planner

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Join an industry-leading organization at the forefront of nuclear energy technology. My client are committed to supporting the UK’s goal of Net Zero. They are seeking a talented and dedicated Project Planner and play a crucial role in shaping the future of clean energy.

My client are seeking an experienced Operations Planner to support our Project Operations in solving complex organisational challenges through advanced planning techniques and allow them to grow their unique culture as they grow the business. You’ll be an integral part of the Operations team, so you’ll need to understand every aspect of the operation and act as a leader in planning in operational projects.

You will advise Project Managers through an exciting time of growth, hence your ability to establish your functional credibility and to build strong working relationships acting as a trusted advisor will be key. This is a full time opportunity based from the Hinkley Point C site.

Key Responsibilities :

To develop a professional and effective approach to operational Project Planning with business and commercial awareness in order to maximise operational and commercial effectiveness of Construction Projects. The Planner will contribute across all phases of a Project:

Tender/ Feasibility and Award Validation phase

• Build, maintain, review and monitor project programmes
• Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements Identify resourcing requirements with the Operations team
• Create, review and maintain Project Programmes in line with company standards Utilise the Project Delivery System (PDS)
• Reconcile company and sub-contractor plant, labour & material requirements
• Support Project manager(s) offering technical knowledge on how to develop and implement an effective
• Project plan

Design, Engineering and Procurement phase

• Monitor and manage progress of Project team against programme Review record keeping, administration, budgets and time
  • Work proactively with Project team manager and team to ensure projects are on track Produce relevant reports for the Project Manager
  • Prepare presentations and data analysis working with Project Managers and subject matter experts as required
  • Proactive approach to liaison across the operation and with clients/suppliers
  • Point of contact for Planning issues develop effective relationships
  • Able to influence impact of planning through effective working relationships
  • Embrace latest methodology and challenge status quo
  • Guide the Project manager with resource loading
  • Develop own performance and effectiveness using feedback and in discussion with planning manager
  • Strengthen Planning capability across an project, develop best practice and collate lessons learnt

Requirements:

• Good general education 5 x GCSE at C/5 inc. Maths and English
• Level 4 HNC Qualification in Construction or Building Services Engineering subjects
• Degree BEng/BSc in Construction or related Building Services Engineering would be helpful
• Competence in MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Ideally 2 years of Construction project operations experience in a fast paced organisation
• Site experience in M or E or other relevant discipline desirable
• Experience should include a focus on performance management and talent/team development, change management and leadership coaching, as a Business Partner

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

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