Project Planner

Experis; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy is seeking a Project Planner in Plymouth to manage project planning services within the Capital Investment Portfolio. The role requires an enthusiastic individual, preferably with a background in project management or scheduling. Tasks include leading schedules, collaborating with project managers, and preparing reports. Candidates must hold active SC clearance. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive rate of £60 per hour.

Qualifications

• A background in Project Management or Scheduling is beneficial.
• Desirable to have experience with Primavera P6.
• Level 3 Qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide schedule management services across the Capital Investment Portfolio Team.
• Lead a programme of works within the Infrastructure Planning team.
• Support Project/Programme Managers in Scheduling.
• Deliver necessary schedule driven reports and documentation.
• Align project costs with scheduling software.

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner

Location: Plymouth (hybrid 3 days per week onsite)

Rate: £60 per hour inside IR35

Length: 6 months

***CANDIDATES MUST BE HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE***

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility for the delivery of project planning services across the Capital Investment Portfolio (£50m-£100m per annum). The Capital Investment Portfolio covers the delivery of Infrastructure Projects across the DRDL site. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a highly capable and motivated team as we continue to grow and deliver complex outputs in support of the UK submarine programme.

This role will suit candidates with a background in schedule, project management and project controls; looking for a change in direction and a strong desire to develop themselves, as well as people with existing project experience in a supporting role.

What will you be doing?

Covering a wide range of projects, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing professional schedule management services across the Capital Investment Portfolio Team. The role will provide a key interface between project managers, commercial, engineering, construction, projects, subcontractors and supply chain functions to aid the effective scheduling of the projects undertaken. Other responsibilities may include;

• Lead a programme of works within the Infrastructure Planning team with the tactical scheduling of live projects
• Supporting the implementation and maturity of Infrastructure strategic objectives
• Assisting the Project/Programme Managers in all aspects of Scheduling
• Prepare and deliver data that is necessary to internal and external schedule driven reports and documentation (including Cost, Risk, Estimating, Change)
• Alignment of Project Cost with the nominated scheduling software (Primavera P6)
• Assist the development of project/programme annual-spend projections, critical path management, and cost and schedule variance analyses

The experience you’ll bring?

A background in Project Management and/or Scheduling is a bonus; however, training and guidance will be provided as necessary to enable the development of knowledge and experience.

The following attributes are considered for this role:

• Primavera P6 Advanced (Desired but not essential)
• APM PPC Foundation (Desired but not essential)
• APM PFQ (Desired but not essential)
• Experience in Project Management (Desired but not essential)
• Level 3 Qualification