Senior Project Planner
2 months ago
Job Summary/Purpose and Role
The senior project planner will manage the planning and monitoring of projects to which they are assigned throughout all project stages. Work with the project team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a project through its lifecycle. Identify any rectification actions required and influence the parties responsible to complete these actions.
Requirements
- Expert user of Primavera P6 software in regard to the project level and an overall understanding of the Enterprise database.
- A detailed understanding of infrastructure projects, how they are designed, constructed, and commissioned.
- Able to accurately define project schedules and plan with clarity.
- Must be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team in the production of project and tender schedules.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with various engineering disciplines, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to influence outcomes with minimal supervision.
- Deep understanding of Project Control principles and techniques, including proficiency in budget and spend management, change control, data analysis, and trend analysis. Demonstrated experience in preparing project resource histograms, performance analysis data, and Earned Value Analysis
- Familiar with the commercial and financial aspects of project management and significant experience working on projects using NEC contracts.
Key Working Relationships
- Engineering Managers
- Project Managers/Engineers
- Head of Projects
- Head of Engineering
- Principal/Senior Engineers
- Project teams
- The job holder shall communicate and liaise with external clients, suppliers and other third parties as required.
Professional Development
You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
Values
You should adhere to CAN’s Values, “Elite” & “Ethical”, and to the Cyclife Guiding Principles, “Take Care, Feel Pride, Be Accountable, and Act Collectively”. The Company operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules in Primavera P6 (version 15.1 or later) and Microsoft Project, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards.
- Prepare detailed cost forecasts, including EAC calculations, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
- Create and implement a Project Controls Plan that outlines best practices and procedures for estimating cost control, planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Ability to analyse and interpret schedule variances, including critical path identification and forward loading techniques. Produce detailed commentary on changes to the project schedule to inform decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.
- Provide accurate and timely Earned Value Management (EVM) data to track project progress, performance, and cost control.
- Successful in identifying any project deviations, slippage reports, opportunities, mitigations, and communication of same to the project team.
- Ensure that all issues and risks within the schedule are highlighted and understood by the project team and provide appropriate planning advice. Create standardised planning processes and work instructions that align with organisational objectives and best practices.
- Promote a culture of process compliance by providing training, coaching, and support to project teams.
- Regularly monitor adherence to processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement necessary adjustments to maintain consistency and optimise efficiency.
- Establish mechanisms for sharing best practices and lessons learned across projects to foster continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate with the project team to identify and address project risks, ensuring timely mitigation strategies are agreed and captured in the project schedule.
- Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and clients.
- To ensure that all reports are accurate, produced in a timely manner and validated by the Project Manager to allow Senior Managers to direct the project appropriately.
- To evaluate and assist with preparation of monthly progress reports, as required.
- Develop and implement effective labor planning strategies to ensure optimal resource utilisation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify potential resource bottlenecks and adjust resource allocations to maintain a balanced workload and avoid delays.
- Proactively address resource conflicts and prioritise tasks to ensure efficient resource utilisation and project delivery.
- To support business improvement initiatives.
- Any other job duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
- Line management of other team members, including one-to-one, professional development plans and appraisals.
- To support business change, via effective change management processes in the context of fast-paced regulatory environment.
- Prepared to undertake regular travel in the UK and overseas when required.
- Attend various business meetings as required.
- Understanding of GDPR/data protection legislation procedures and requirements in a highly regulated environment. Comply with GDPR and with CAN data protection policy.
- Comply with the company code of ethics and all polices (including staff handbook) related to the company corporate documents.
- Demonstrating a commitment to health and safety by following the company’s written procedures and policies, ensuring you are up to date with any training and using any equipment provided to you for your safety.
- Extending your commitment to those who may visit the organisation but not be familiar with us; clients, visitors and others ensuring they know how to stay safe on site.
- Actively promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds
- Participate in diversity and inclusion training to develop awareness and understanding of diversity issues
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