Senior Planner

TRS Staffing Solutions; Stroud; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in Stroud seeks a Project Planner to lead project planning sessions and drive innovation in approaches. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in complex project environments and proficiency in Primavera P6, aiming for successful project delivery in diverse sectors including Energy and Defence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage relationships effectively.
• A relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive planning sessions and define milestones.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control.

Skills

Planning in complex project delivery environments

Proficiency with Primavera P6

Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)

Familiarity with NEC contract requirements

Strong customer focus

Solid understanding of project lifecycle

Project Management Qualification (APM, PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Our client is a specialist consultancy offering Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial services to high-profile clients across the Energy, Defence, and Infrastructure sectors.

In your role, you’ll find opportunities to work on a range of projects across sectors.

Lead interactive planning sessions to align project teams and define milestones and deliverables.

Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths and potential delays.

Conduct impact assessments for change control and maintain the baseline in accordance with approved changes.

Drive innovation by introducing new ways of working for our clients.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.

Proficiency with Primavera P6 for scheduling and project management.

Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and how it integrates with project scheduling and reporting.

Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and their impact on project planning.

Strong customer focus and ability to manage relationships effectively.

Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and project management processes.

A relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) or equivalent professional certification in a related discipline (eg Engineering or Construction)