Planner

City, Manchester
ML Recruitment Ltd

Project Planner

North West

Civil Engineering

Our client, a main contractor specializing in civil engineering is looking to recruit an experienced Project Planner to join their expanding team based in the Manchester area. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as our client is offering excellent salary and package as well as fantastic opportunities for progression.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE WITH THIS CONTRACTOR. THE ROLE IS SPLIT MONDAY FRIDAY BASED BETWEEN HEAD OFFICE AND SITES THROUGHOUT THE NORTH WEST.

Project Planner Responsibilities:

• Provide/implement high quality planning and scheduling standards and expertise to Project Managers on projects
• Produce detailed logic linked project plans in P6 for framework projects
• Produce project plans in Microsoft Project for competitively tendered works
• 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

Project Planner Requirements:

• A recognized diploma or degree or be qualified by experience
• A significant experience in all aspects of planning and scheduling in Primavera and MSP products
• Experience across civil engineering
• Experience or knowledge of resourcing, progress measurement, earned value analysis, completion forecasting and status reporting
• Breadth of experience across 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