Planner – Airports

Waterman Aspen; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy in the aviation sector is seeking a Planner to join their team in Stansted Mountfitchet. In this role, you will be responsible for managing project schedules, ensuring timely updates and effective coordination of project progress. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company car or allowance, and opportunities for professional development within a varied client base.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus loyalty days

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

1 paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure all schedules are generated and updated in line with the planning cycle.
• Accountable for identifying schedule impact issues and pursuing solutions.
• Coordination of Live Progress Updates to gather accurate project progress status.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all schedules are maintained and updated on time.
• Accountable for identifying project schedule issues and finding solutions.
• Coordinate sessions to gather accurate project progress status.

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Planner will see you as a key member of the Aviation team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential :

• Ability to ensure that all schedules are generated, maintained, and updated in line with the planning cycle.
• Accountable for identifying schedule impact issues within the project and proactively pursue solutions within the baseline boundaries of quality, cost, and time. Also understanding any impacts to internal and external deliverables or dependencies.
• Coordination of Live Progress Updates to gather accurate project progress status information and update.
• Ensure that all schedules are generated, maintained, and updated in line with the planning cycle.
• Accountable for identifying schedule impact issues within the project and proactively pursue solutions within the baseline boundaries of quality, cost, and time. Also understanding any impacts to internal and external deliverables or dependencies.
• Coordinate Live Progress Updates session to gather accurate project progress status information and update.

Desirable :

• Experience working for a major contractor is preferred.
• A desire to reach out to key stakeholders to build relationships
• A full UK driving licence

You’ll get this and so much more…

A salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (buy up to 5 more), Plus 1 additional loyalty day, for every 2 years within the company (up to 5 days).
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community