Senior Planning Engineer

6 days ago

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom AM Global Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our dynamic team in the North East of England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, particularly within the Infrastructure sector and be proficient in Primavera software. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Planning: Overseeing the planning stages of a project, including defining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Scheduling: Creating project schedules using project management software (Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project) and identifying critical paths.
  • Monitoring: Keeping track of project progress and updating schedules as needed
  • Communicating: Keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring projects stay on track
  • Managing: Support the Project Manager in Managing budgets, resources, stakeholders, and risks
  • Creating reports: Producing reports for project managers
  • Risk management: Identifying and mitigating risks that could delay deliverables, increase costs, or cause scope creep

Key Tasks

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Primavera and MS Project, including schedules, resource allocation, and budget management.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress, development of S-Curves, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
  • Assist in the identification and procurement of necessary resources for project execution.

Key Measurables

  • Demonstration of understanding of the project.
  • Timely return of project schedule/programme requirements
  • Proactive monitoring of project progress and development of reports/updates.
  • Maintain consistent and clear communication with the project manager.
  • Identify potential project efficiencies relating to cost, schedule or resource management.
  • Development of action plans to correct any project deviations in collaboration with the project manager.
  • Regular updating of key stakeholders.

Key Behaviours

  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Role Title:

Senior Project Planner

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Qualifications Specific to Role

Essential Qualifications

  • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule.

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

  • Relevant degree or certification in Project Planning / Management or related field is preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

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