Graduate Project Planner | Power & Renewables

targetjobs UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering services contractor is seeking a Junior Project Planner in Glasgow. This role involves supporting the Project Planner by developing project plans and metrics trackers, measuring on-site progress, and compiling reports. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and proficiency in planning software and Microsoft Office tools. Opportunities for growth and development are available, along with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in planning software and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Planner on projects by developing realistic project plans.
• Compile progress reports and attend progress meetings as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project/P6

Excellent report writing skills

Strong time management skills

Education

3rd level qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Permanent position available with a substantial portfolio of works for the next 5+ years.

Build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.

Work with a vibrant, agile, and multi-functional team to deliver projects on time, safely, within budget, and to quality standards.

Benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that enhance leadership capabilities.

Work with the best in the industry.

Excellent package offered, with room for negotiations.

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor, providing high-value engineering services to 'blue chip' companies across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We specialize in pharmaceuticals, data centres, and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative, and performance-focused. We offer growth and development opportunities, committed to talent development and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

As a Junior Project Planner, support the Project Planner on live multi-disciplinary projects by developing realistic project plans, setting quantifiable targets, and supporting on-site progress measurement to provide fact-based insights to management.

Key Functions of the Graduate Project Planner

• Perform take-offs aligned with the construction WBS for labor and metrics loading.
• Develop and update metrics trackers with quantities for tracking.
• Provide on-site planning support to the project management team.
• Measure on-site progress of multi-disciplinary installations.
• Compile progress reports and dashboards; attend progress meetings as needed.

Graduate Project Planner Responsibilities

In collaboration with your project team, execute various project stages:

Business Unit Planning & Technical Support

• Monthly KPI reporting and manpower forecasting.
• Planning process audits, modifications, and updates.
• Develop project reference data databases.
• Coordinate with EHS and Quality departments for reporting alignment.
• Support claim development.

Programme Coordination (Planning Phase)

• Assist in schedule development.
• Support in labor and metrics loading through take-offs from drawings.
• Update trackers and produce build methodology drawings.

Status and Performance (Controlling Phase)

• Assist in gathering and collating installation progress data for EV and performance analysis.
• Help compile and issue progress reports and dashboards.
• Support schedule management and revisions.

General

• Seek opportunities to improve service to internal customers.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management; trades background with planning aptitude considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project/P6 or similar software, and Microsoft Office tools, with excellent report writing skills.
• Strong time management skills to meet demanding schedules and reporting deadlines.