Project Planner

Premier Group; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electro-mechanical sector is seeking a Project Planning Specialist to join their new projects team in Surrey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, excellent communication skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. This permanent role offers the chance to work closely with project managers and ensure projects adhere to planning standards. If you have the expertise and are looking for a new challenge, apply with your CV and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Approx. 5 or more years of experience in a similar Project Planning role.
• Experience of using advanced toolsets in project planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that each project is developed with a well-structured plan.
• Producing and maintaining project schedules.
• Identifying resource requirements.

Skills

Communication

Project Planning

MS Office

Education

BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

BEng/BSc in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Role- Project Planning Specialist / Project Planner

Salary- Dependent on experience (please advise what you’re looking for)

Type- Permanent

Location- Surrey

My client designs and manufactures electro-mechanical products and they are looking to take on a Project Planning Specialist for a new projects team, on a permanent basis, in the Surrey area.

The Project Planning Specialist will ideally have the following attributes:

- BEng/ BSc qualification or similar in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- Approx. 5 or more years of experience in a similar Project Planning / Project Manager role
- Previous experience working in a product environment (mechanical, software, hardware, service etc.)
- Previous experience operating Planning and Estimating standards
- Experience of using advanced toolsets in the production of project planning schedules
- Prince2, PMI or APM qualification would be desirable but not essential
- Excellent proficiency working with MS Office
- Have excellent communication skills

The Project Planning Specialist role will involve:

- Ensuring that each project is developed with a well-structured plan
- Producing and maintaining project schedules
- Working closely with Project Managers and also PMO Analysts
- Developing project planning deliverables in line with company standards – Stage Plans, Estimating Approach, Cost Breakdown etc.
- Identifying resource requirements
- Providing accurate forecasts
- Ensuring that projects adhere to project planning standards

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.