Project Planner

Aureos; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Project Planner to play a pivotal role in project scheduling and planning. This hybrid position requires proficiency in Primavera P6, working closely with cross-functional teams in the Yorkshire and Sheffield areas to ensure project timelines are met effectively. Opportunities for career development and continued learning in project management tools are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Dynamic and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning tools, preferably Primavera P6.
• Basic knowledge of planning concepts with ~1 year experience.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders for schedule preparation.
• Communicate schedule updates and manage project documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Results Focus

Policies & Procedures

Statutory Legislation

Budgets & Forecasting

Equipment Knowledge

Education

Educated to Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Project Planner

In the role of a vital team member within Aureos, the Project Planner, or Scheduler, holds a pivotal position in the Project Planning team. As assistant Project Planner, you will be instrumental in the planning and scheduling processes of our projects, utilising Primavera P6 software. This role requires a keen understanding of project management principles, proficiency in P6, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

We are seeking candidates within the Yorkshire and Sheffield area. This is a hybrid role, where the candidate will be working in the office 2 days a week. You will also be traveling to site as and when required.

Primary tasks and duties

Your role will require you to:

Project Planning:

• Utilise Primavera P6 to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, considering project scope, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information for schedule development.

Scheduling and Analysis:

• Assist schedule analysis, identifying critical paths, dependencies, and potential risks.
• Assist project teams to optimise schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Support in gathering evidence for Compensation Events and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

Career Development:

• Training in Primavera P6 and other key project management tools.
• Workshops and mentoring sessions with experienced planners and project managers.
• Opportunities for professional qualifications relevant to planning and scheduling.
• Hands-on project experience to build technical and analytical skills.

Communication:

• Communicate schedule information effectively to project teams, management, and other stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates on project progress, deviations from the schedule, and proposed corrective actions.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project planning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and project management best practices.

Aureos Governance:

• Ensure each programme undergoes a thorough review with project team and client with the aim of obtaining acceptance each month. In cases where acceptance is not granted, ensure there is ample correspondence provided to the client outlining the proposed course of action.
• Attend PMR Meetings
• Every Schedule scores a pass rate before submission to the client
• Ensure Schedules adhere to the Aureos Programme Management Plan

Secondary tasks and duties

• Engaging with the commercial and operational teams to drive continuous improvements.
• Displaying a commitment to personal professional growth and nurturing the development of others within the Business Unit.
• Other tasks appropriate to the role of Project Planner, as identified by the Senior Planner / Planning Manager
• Support and contribute to the Infrastructure PMO
• Support Business Unit initiatives

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• 802A: Primavera P6 Professional fundamentals.
• Microsoft Packages - Visio / Excel / Word / Powerpoint etc.
• Basic knowledge of the concept of Planning with maybe 1 years’ experience in working with scheduling software packages like P6 and MSP.

Desirable:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent Knowledge
• Gain experience site experience to better understand the discipline of the business.
• Engineering or Commercial background

Skills and abilities

Essential:

• Some experience or knowledge of project planning tools (Primavera P6 is a plus).
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Results Focus
• Team working
• Policies & Procedures
• Statutory Legislation
• Budgets & Forecasting
• Equipment Knowledge

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Equal opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.