Project Planner - Engineering

ARCA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their dynamic operations team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a high technology environment, ensuring that all project planning activities are executed efficiently and on time. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers and technical experts, using your expertise in project planning and scheduling to navigate challenges and drive project success. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent project planning experience required.
• Experienced in project planning and scheduling with logical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and master schedules with technical teams.
• Report on schedule status and develop recovery plans as needed.

Skills

Project Planning

Schedule Risk Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

OPC

Open Plan

P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

ARCA Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

This range is provided by ARCA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Market: Automotive / Aerospace

Location: Bristol

Salary: £Competitive salary plus benefits

ARCA is partnered with a rapidly scaling engineering company seeking to expand its operations team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Project Planner. The successful candidate will work within a team of technical experts who specialise in design, build and commissioning. You will be responsible for assuring that all projects planning activities are delivered on time, working closely with the Project Managers.

Your duties will include:

• Working with technical teams to develop project plans and master summary schedules
• Undertaking schedule risk analysis and applying schedule risk as required
• Undertaking schedule status, forecast and analysis against critical path milestones
• Reporting to management and developing schedule recovery plans
• Understanding resource vs. schedule impacts and reporting accordingly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high technology business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree qualification (engineering discipline preferable) or equivalent project planning experience
• Experienced in project planning and scheduling
• Familiarity with scheduling tools including OPC, Open Plan or P6, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and SharePoint.
• A logical approach to approaching tasks and solving problems

If the above is of interest, then please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the companies and roles with you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Robotics Engineering and Engineering Services

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