Graduate Project Planner - High tech engineering projects

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motion simulation business in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Project Planner to join their planning team. The role involves developing project plans for high-profile automotive and motorsport projects, providing an excellent entry point into project management within a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a degree and a keen interest in project planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification is essential.
• Interest in project planning and management is crucial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and master summary schedules with technical teams.
• Undertake schedule risk analysis and develop recovery plans.
• Report schedule status and impacts on resources.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Roles: Graduate Project Planner (Engineering projects) - Bristol

Market: Automotive / F1 / Aero

Location: Bristol

Salary: £Competitive salary plus benefits

ARCA is partnered with a rapidly scaling, world class motion simulation business seeking to expand its planning team.

We are looking to recruit a Graduate Project Planner who would like an introduction into planning and project management.

The successful candidate will work within a team of technical experts who specialise in the design, build and commissioning of world class motion simulators. You will be responsible for assuring that all projects planning activities are delivered on time, working closely with the Technical Project Managers. Your duties will include:

• Working with technical teams to develop project plans and master summary schedules
• Undertaking schedule risk analysis and applying schedule risk as required
• Undertaking schedule status, forecast and analysis against critical path milestones
• Reporting to management and developing schedule recovery plans
• Understanding resource vs. schedule impacts and reporting accordingly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high technology business which are working some of the biggest F1 and motorsport companies.

Essential Skills & experience:

• A degree qualification
• An interest in project planning, scheduling, and project management
• Familiarity with MS Office, ideally including MS Project
• A logical approach to approaching tasks and solving problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaboration and Engagement skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure dynamic environment

If the above is of interest, then please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the companies and roles with you.