Senior Planning Specialist

1 month ago


York, York City, United Kingdom AGM Construction Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join our team in Leeds, supporting our clients in the North Region.

The successful candidate will work for one of the world's leading project and cost management consultancies, operating at the forefront of the property, transport, and industry sectors.

Our Controls and Assurance Team master complexity by combining our tried and tested project controls approaches with creative thinking and technology, bringing our clients' projects to life with maximum impact.

We are expanding nationally, with many exciting opportunities across Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial clients, making this an ideal time to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality planning and scheduling standards and expertise to Project Managers on projects
  • Produce detailed logic-linked project plans in P6 around project WBS
  • Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process
  • Provide expert advice, including daily, weekly, or monthly schedule updates
  • Production of monthly planning reports, resource updates, and projections
  • Production of ad-hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effect on progress and completion
  • Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings
  • Lead and aid development for a team of Planners

Requirements:

  • A recognized diploma or degree or be qualified by experience
  • Significant experience in all aspects of planning and scheduling in Primavera products
  • Experience across either Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors
  • Experience or knowledge of resourcing, progress measurement, earned value analysis, completion forecasting, and status reporting
  • Breadth of experience across the whole project and programme lifecycle (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes)
  • The ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work
  • Proficient in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools
  • Proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis
  • Experience of the programme in relation to contracts (e.g., NEC3/4; IChemE; FIDIC)
  • Effective client interface skills and experience with the ability to offer both strategic and project advice
  • Good report writing and presentation skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

What We Offer:

  • A positive and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence
  • An analytical thinker, you'll also be able to show initiative and examples of creativity
  • Self-motivated and able to work well on your own initiative
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise
  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the wider teams
  • Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines


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