Project Planner

VIQU Energy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Energy is seeking an organised Project Planner in Coventry to join our growing projects team. You will develop and maintain customer-facing project programmes, monitor progress and support effective project controls and reporting.

You will work closely with Project Managers, the PMO Manager and the planning team, with training and development provided to help you progress in project planning.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and communicate project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure project information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and potential delays at an early stage.
• Ensure programmes clearly identify contractual dates, key milestones and key project dependencies.
• Produce project planning reports, updates and performance information for the PMO and wider business.
• Maintain accurate, controlled and accessible project and business documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, standards and reporting.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project planning

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Tools

Job description

We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Planner to join a growing projects team in Coventry.

Working closely with Project Managers, the PMO Manager and wider planning team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer-facing project programmes, monitoring progress and supporting effective project controls and reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in project planning, with training and development provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and communicate project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure project information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and potential delays at an early stage.
• Ensure programmes clearly identify contractual dates, key milestones and key project dependencies.
• Produce project planning reports, updates and performance information for the PMO and wider business.
• Maintain accurate, controlled and accessible project and business documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, standards and reporting.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be proactive, confident working with different stakeholders and keen to take ownership of your work.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Tools would be advantageous.

Candidates at different levels of experience are encouraged to apply, as training and development will be provided.