Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the rail industry is seeking a Project Planner to develop and maintain project schedules. Candidates should have proven experience in Primavera 6 and strong planning skills. The role entails reporting on project schedules and preparing look ahead plans. A Full UK Driving license is required, and the position is based in South Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrable experience in Primavera 6.
• Working knowledge of rail-specific Project Planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, maintenance, and reporting of the P6 schedule.
• Produce and maintain work scope trackers.
• Prepare and issue week look ahead plans.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Primavera 6

Project Planning

Schedule Management

Change Control

Full UK Driving license

Job description

Job Description

Axial is an innovative, Staffordshire based consultancy specialising in Programme Management for the Rail Industry. To support future works and strengthen our business, we are looking to recruit team members who show potential to grow. Successful candidates will join our team based in South Yorkshire to support our portfolio of rail projects across the Eastern Region. We offer an interesting & varied workload, commitment to the development of our staff and the opportunity to broaden your skillset surrounded by industry experts.

Company Information

Axial is an innovative, Staffordshire based consultancy specialising in Programme Management for the Rail Industry. To support future works and strengthen our business, we are looking to recruit team members who show potential to grow.

Skills & Experience Required

• Competent IT user with a proven experience of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Competent user of Primavera 6 with a minimum 2 years of demonstrable experience
• Working knowledge of rail specific Project Planning
• Working knowledge of Schedule Management & Reporting
• Appreciation & Understanding of Change Control, Baseline Management, Operational Planning i.e., Rail Possessions
• Full UK Driving license with the ability to travel to site offices.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Project Planner you will be responsible for development, maintenance and reporting of the P6 schedule within your allocated section of the programme. These responsibilities include but are not limited to activity management, coding, resources, quantities & costs.

Key Deliverables

• Develop detail in existing schedules
• Provide a focal point for planning within Project teams
• Produce and maintain work scope trackers
• Prepare and issue week look ahead plans on a periodic basis
• Production of QSRA/Hour by Hour programmes for works being undertaken in disruptive possessions in line with DWWP guidance
• Assist the Planning Manager in producing Planned vs Actual reports
• Production of high-quality outputs inclusive of visual dashboards
• Communicating Programme Criticality and Interfaces with the Team
• Resource Loading Programmes