Project Planner - SC cleared

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a skilled individual to lead project scheduling in Bristol with a hybrid work style. The ideal candidate will be proficient in scheduling software like Primavera P6 and MS Project, and capable of ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Candidates should have a passion for delivering successful project outcomes and strong communication skills. The pay is £55-£65 per hour for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proficient in scheduling software like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.
• Highly organized with effective time management.
• Experience in a similar project management environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to develop an integrated schedule.
• Drive the team to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
• Build relationships to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Work with various stakeholders to track progress.
• Support continuous development within the planning discipline.

Skills

Project scheduling software proficiency

Strong written communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

IT systems literacy

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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The location of the role is Bristol (hybrid working).

The duration of the contract is 12 months.

The pay rate on offer is £55 - £65 per hour (via Umbrella agency).

Key accountabilities of the role

• You’ll be responsible for leading the project team to develop and successfully deliver a detailed integrated schedule to time, quality and cost, achieving Customer satisfaction and internal targets, creating baselines and having excellent knowledge or baseline management.
• Expectation to drive the project team to achieve 100% on time delivery, creating scenario plans & analysing variations to the baseline using earned value techniques (Earned Value Management - EVM) & variation reporting all against the baseline.
• You will utilise your strong communication, relationship building and team playing capability to ensure the integrated schedule is reflective of all contract work and deliverables, reflects current status / progress, is used to drive focused and effective delivery and supports clear performance measuring. Most importantly, your motivation, drive and passion for managing and delivering successful project outcomes will win the hearts and minds of customers and colleagues alike.
• You will work with various stakeholders including Project Managers, Control Account Managers, Project Controllers, customers and wider project stakeholders. You will also sit within our Planning Discipline, reporting to the Project Planning Discipline Leader who will support future development.
• We have a track record of innovation, providing you with the opportunity to continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

Key skills and experience

• Proficient in the use of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer literate and comfortable with IT systems.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, environment and/or industry
• Experience creating, maintaining and / or working in accordance with related Governance artefacts (i.e. Project Management Plans, Schedule Management Plans etc).
• Experience of supporting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis