Project Planner-Microsoft Project 2016

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Project Planner with expertise in Construction, Engineering, Utilities, or Energy sectors. The role supports critical programmes and requires strong skills in Microsoft Project 2016. Flexibility for hybrid working is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner, particularly with IT Transformation Projects.
• Experience in Energy, Engineering, Construction, or Utilities sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support a critical programme in project planning.
• Design, build, test, and implement projects.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Education

Degree Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project 2016

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid - 1-2 days a week on site

6 months

My client is an internationally recognized, major consulting firm seeking a Project Planner with experience in the Construction, Engineering, Utilities, or Energy sectors, and strong proficiency in MS Project (2016). The role involves supporting a critical programme.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Planner, particularly with IT Transformation Projects.
• Experience working in the Energy, Engineering, Construction, or Utilities sectors.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project 2016, including formulas and views.
• Deep understanding of planning processes and standards.
• Knowledge of PowerBI for reporting.
• Experience in designing, building, testing, and implementing projects.
• Familiarity with planning standards and data requirements for reporting.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible approach to hybrid working.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cyber Security or related programmes.
• Exposure to Operational Technology environments.
• Knowledge of SAFe methodology.
• Degree qualification.
• Immediate availability preferred.

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