Senior Planner

Frontier Resourcing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in consultancy is seeking skilled P6 Planners and Planning Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the Infrastructure sector, including rail, airports, and utilities. You will be responsible for preparing and reporting schedules, supporting project teams, and ensuring adherence to contract processes. With a commitment to excellence, this innovative firm offers a market-leading salary and package, making it a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field. If you have a passion for planning and a desire to contribute to major infrastructure projects, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in planning and scheduling functions in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on Level 1 and Level 2 schedules.
• Support project teams in planning and reporting requirements.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leading consultancy provider to the Infrastructure sector. Using skills, processes and knowledge they provide industry leading services to clients. We are currently looking to recruit P6 Planners / Planning Engineers with proven experience in the Infrastructure (Rail, airports, roads, power, water, utilities and Defence) sector.

Note: This role will require candidates to go through SC security clearance.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

• Planning Engineers are responsible for all activities associated with the preparation and periodic progress reporting of Level 1 and Level 2 schedules.
• Support the project teams with all planning related responsibilities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements.
• Participate and support the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings.
• Identify and maintain programme/project milestone and schedule interface activities.

MAIN CHALLENGES OF THE JOB:

• Support the planning and scheduling processes that are required to manage contracts and contractor schedules.
• Support the programme's progress and reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate schedule interface requirements.
• Adhere to NEC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions.
• Maintain an awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breach.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with multiple discipline-specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems and several basic software applications.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management.

Market leading base salary and package.