Infrastructure Planner – P6 & MS Project Expert

Aureos; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking an Assistant Planner in Birmingham to develop and maintain detailed project schedules for a busy infrastructure program. You will work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish accurate timelines and monitor progress against the baseline schedule.

You will identify schedule risks, propose mitigations, and present regular updates to management. A 3–5 year planning background, strong software skills, and a PMP or similar certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within the infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with risk analysis and mitigation strategies in project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project information and establish accurate project timelines.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify critical path activities, and analyze potential delays.
• Prepare and present regular project schedule updates, reports, and forecasts to management and project teams.
• Identify and analyze schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss schedule status, issues, and proposed solutions.
• Review and incorporate changes into the project schedule, ensuring all revisions are properly documented.
• Assist in the development of project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource loaded schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project planning and scheduling standards and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Aureos is seeking an Assistant Planner in Birmingham to develop and maintain detailed project schedules for a busy infrastructure program. You will work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish accurate timelines and monitor progress against the baseline schedule.

You will identify schedule risks, propose mitigations, and present regular updates to management. A 3–5 year planning background, strong software skills, and a PMP or similar certification are advantageous.