Project Planner

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

A project planer works as part of project delivery team and will be accountable for the development and maintenance of work package schedule(s). The project planner will be the planning and scheduling SME and will support the team, gain their buy in, during the building robust work package schedule(s) that capture 100% of work scope. The work package schedules must be built in accordance with SMR planning processes and guidelines. Once a robust, fit for purpose schedule is established, it is the role of the project planner to update the schedule(s) in accordance with the progress of work scope completed to date. The project planner will also have the accountability to analyse the schedule data by checking progress forecast dates Vs baseline dates and then use this data advise to aid decision making within the project team on corrective actions.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Leading a team

• Experience of working in a planning team environment
• Experience of coaching and mentoring
• Experience in providing training to junior staff on the role and associated processes

Knowledge and experience of working within an integrated programme

• Knowledge, experience of the structure and reporting of a Master Integrated Plan (MIP) or Integrated Master Plan (IMS) and its associated Integrated milestone schedule (Horizontal and Vertical Logic)
• Working with key stakeholders within the integrated Programme (Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, Programme Management, Operations and Manufacture)

Knowledge of project management tools, systems, and process

• Knowledge and experience of Primavera P6 (both front end scheduling and architecture (WBS, Resource dictionary, coding, and user defined fields)
• Knowledge and experience of Earned Value Management and EVM systems
• Knowledge and experience of change management and baseline change control

Technical knowledge of Nuclear, Engineering programmes

• Knowledge and experience of working in the Nuclear sector
• Knowledge and experience of working on complex programmes
• Knowledge and experience in Engineering design maturity

Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 (Practitioner) - Mandatory

APM PMQ or Equivalent – Mandatory

APM PPC (Practitioner) or Equivalent – Ideally this qualificator or similar Experience in working on a complex programme within a project controls (PMO) environment

Strong knowledge of project controls (Earned Value, Change Control and baseline management, Reporting)