Planner (Programme Support Scheduler) LP

Altrad; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a candidate to support the development and maintenance of an integrated programme schedule. The role includes stakeholder engagement and updating project schedules. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint is essential. The position offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact projects in the nuclear industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative to solve problems.
• Good understanding of various planning methods.
• MUST be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Integration Scheduler with the delivery schedule.
• Engage with Tranche Planners and Leads for stakeholder interaction.
• Update the P6 schedule and gather progress data.
• Conduct critical path analysis and manage reporting of dependencies.

Skills

Engagement and communication skills

Problem-solving

Planning and monitoring

Risk and opportunity management

Report generation and presentation

Proficient in Excel

Strong written communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The candidate will support the development and maintenance of an integrated programme schedule. This will necessitate close interaction and engagement with project schedulers, with direction being provided by the Programme Integration Scheduler/Functional Lead. The candidate will support reporting to feed into programme performance analysis (time, cost, scope). This is to support with ensuring that the Programme remains within its approved time and cost envelope and that management information produced by the Euston Joint Programme Team (JPT) is accurate and the programme remains aligned to strategy and affordability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Integration Scheduler carrying out tasks and activities to build and maintain an integrated, delivery schedule.
• Stakeholder engagement with Tranche Planners and Leads.
• Support with updating the P6 schedule. Work closely with the Project Schedulers, Project Managers, and Delivery Agents to gather progress to facilitate accurate schedule updates and development (with advice from the CCP PMO and the Joint Programme Team).
• Support critical path analysis.
• Management and reporting of dependencies and key milestones.
• Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of Navy Command Programme Control capabilities, including governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Support analysis of schedule performance data, (root cause analysis and corrective actions).
• Other duties requested by, or as agreed with, the Programme Controls and Integration Manager and Programme Integration Scheduler.

Qualifications

• Strong engagement and communication skills.
• Generation and presentation of reports for senior management.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative to solve problems and see opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of the various methods of planning, programme, and progress monitoring.
• Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning and programming.
• MUST be able to obtain Security Clearance.
• Strong understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate delay or change.
• Proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.

About the Company

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.