Project Planner (Gas)

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled P6 Planner to enhance project control strategies across various sectors. In this pivotal role, you will manage project schedules, monitor costs, and ensure the successful integration of project programs. Your expertise in P6 and project management will be crucial in driving efficiency and transparency in project execution. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly influence project success and operational efficiency. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in P6 with PMO experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project control strategies and schedules.
• Monitor costs and assist in risk management for projects.

Skills

P6 Planning

Project Management

Cost Engineering

Risk Management

Critical Path Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Tools

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

The Role

The P6 Planner is responsible for consulting and directing the function to provide cost/expenditure transparency, project controls, processes and planning activities to projects and contracts whilst ensuring parity and best practice across the business. This role requires a strong understanding of the NEC3/4 form of contract.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage an effective project control strategy whilst maintaining the project controls plan and associated procedures
• Ensure project schedules, including resource loading, critical path analysis and progress monitoring are adopted across all projects
• Establish cost engineering systems to monitor, control and report costs
• Aid in the development, integration and optimisation of project programmes
• Liaise with PMs to manage the provision of appropriate resources and expertise to successfully deliver the project control activities
• Liaise with project teams to identify project risks and associated control measures, plus opportunities
• Assist in the development and monitor the performance of key contracts
• Ownership of the update of business process and reporting systems/timelines through to project closure

Specific Activities

• Review and approve prior to issuance all cost/planning information required for Monthly Project Board meeting
• Set up and lead the Project Control Meetings
• Ensure we have robust monthly project updates to the project risk registers and value analysis processes
• Manage the integration of programmes from various sources
• Implement progress monitoring and productivity measurement
• Define and issue the project work breakdown structure and estimating format
• Monitor expenditure and adjust budgets in accordance with the project change control system

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency in P6
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields
• PMO Experience
• Knowledge or and experience using PowerBI and MS tools