Planner

Anderselite Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner to join their consultancy team, focusing on high-profile infrastructure projects. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in Primavera P6 to develop and maintain detailed project schedules while collaborating with project teams to ensure efficient execution. Your strategic input will be crucial in supporting project control processes and mitigating risks. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the planning of significant projects across various sectors, including airports and civil engineering. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for infrastructure, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Civil/Infrastructure engineering is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with project teams and provide strategic input.

Skills

Primavera P6

Civil/Infrastructure engineering

Communication skills

Project management processes

Analytical skills

Schedule development leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk assessment and mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Infrastructure project planning

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Planner required to join our consultancy team, focusing on high-profile infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors. These include Infrastructure, Airports, Civils, Nuclear, and Defence projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. This role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with project teams to ensure the efficient planning and execution of project objectives. As a Planner, you will provide strategic input, support project control processes, and produce progress reports while liaising with risk managers to mitigate potential project risks.

Skills:

1. Proficiency in Primavera P6
2. Experience in Civil/Infrastructure engineering
3. Strong communication and influencing abilities
4. Knowledge of project management and control processes
5. Analytical skills for activity assessment and process matching
6. Ability to lead schedule development
7. Experience with Earned Value Management
8. Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation
9. Competence in stakeholder engagement
10. Demonstrable experience in infrastructure project planning

Software/Tools:

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Standards:

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices (e.g., NEC contracts)
• Potential membership in professional bodies such as CIOB or MICE