Project Planner - BAE

EMCOR UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Project Planner to support project teams in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves managing project lifecycles, preparing reports, and ensuring effective communication with clients and teams. Candidates should possess strong project planning skills and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK tailored discount scheme)

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience or transferable skills from similar roles.
• Smart, presentable appearance and personable nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead triage process for planning and implementation of projects.
• Prepare reports on tasks and invoice status for monthly schedules.
• Create and manage project files, including archiving and updates.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Proficient IT skills

SAP experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Planner - BAE

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Salary: Competitive

Working hours: 07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 12:30 Fridays

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK tailored discount scheme).

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Role Overview: To support the project team through ownership of the programme and its lifecycle, collating information, and preparing for invoicing. To interface with project and internal teams, ensuring programme details are ‘real time’ for clear updates to clients and teams. To provide administrative support, ensuring project files and governance are up to date.

What You'll Do

• Lead triage process for planning, acceptance, and implementation of projects, maintaining decision records and updating the CAFM system.
• Ensure all projects are current with progress updates.
• Support procurement with paperwork and compliance, chasing team members as needed.
• Prepare Excel reports on tasks and invoice status for monthly schedules.
• Attend project meetings, prepare reports, take minutes, and coordinate arrangements.
• Support quoting team with program details for approved quotes.
• Produce reports for customer and internal requirements, tracking project performance and risks.
• Participate actively in meetings with clients and project teams.
• Assist Contract/Systems Support team during absences or high workloads.
• Create and manage project files, including archiving and updates.

Person Specification

• Good understanding of Project Planning
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience or transferable skills from similar roles
• Smart, presentable appearance and personable nature
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills

Education/Training

• Proficient IT skills, especially Excel
• SAP experience is desirable

Behaviours

• Strong integrity and moral standards
• Effective communicator, motivator, influencer
• Commitment to safety and safe working practices
• Willingness to undertake internal training workshops

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK tailored discount scheme)
• Early finish on Fridays

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