Project Planner

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Planner to oversee scheduling and cost control for various projects ranging from 2-25 million USD. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in project planning, mature scheduling tools, and the ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders. This role includes integration of procurement activities and participation in project reviews. Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 is essential for the success of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within a similar industry.
• Strong experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Ability to lead the project team regarding programme progress.

Responsibilities

• Analyse project requirements to develop realistic project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and communicate deviations to Project Managers.
• Establish baseline plans for cost performance measurement.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling methods and tools

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Project Planner – Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Planner; you will be involved in scheduling and cost control efforts for all project phases, taking ownership and overseeing multiple projects valued between 2-25 Million USD. Set up, maintain and analyse actual and forecasted schedules, cost and risk, monitor, report and manage deviations, ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures. Manage the integrated schedule and cost control performance measurement process for the entire scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Analyses project requirements with the project team, checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.
• Monitors project progress and regularly analyses project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and milestones progress according to plan, communicating effectively to Project Managers any deviations or scheduling issues and providing input for optimizing resources.
• Issues progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders. Uses customer reporting portals such as Fastdraft where appropriate.
• Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement and works with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure.
• Works closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, client and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.
• Integrates material resource requirements with the project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Communicates regularly with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and updates schedules to ensure procurement activities occur on time and lead times are optimised to meet schedule targets.
• Participates in project reviews, composes reports and updates all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis, and communicates project progress and control issues to the project management team while offering solutions.
• Effectively communicates appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner to achieve the desired understanding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within a similar industry (preferably for EPC projects in Construction and Development).
• Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including mature scheduling methods and tools.
• Operational skills and robust previous experience as part of project teams.
• Able to advise and lead the project team with respect to programme progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the business.
• Expert knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6.
• Self‑motivated.
• Travel when required to the Birmingham office and site.