Senior Planner

Advanced Resource Managers; West End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in project management is looking for a Senior Planner to oversee project programming and controls for major infrastructure projects in London. This role requires a strong background in rail and/or highways projects and expertise in Primavera P6. You'll be responsible for guiding junior planners, reporting on project performance, and managing risks. This is a 6-month rolling contract with competitive pay, offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in rail and/or highways infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience planning large, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all aspects of project programming and project controls.
• Delivery of period programme updates and performance analysis.
• Guidance and supervision to junior planners as required.

Skills

Project Controls

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Communication with clients

Risk analysis

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Civil)

APM membership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all aspects of project programming and project controls
• Development and maintenance of detailed project and tender programmes
• Delivery of period programme updates, progress reporting and performance analysis
• Application of Earned Value Management, cost and schedule analysis, trend analysis and change control
• Identification and communication of programme risks, delays and mitigation strategies
• Production of concise project performance data, schedules and reports
• Attendance at and contribution to client progress meetings
• Providing guidance and supervision to junior planners as required
• Ensuring senior management have clear visibility of programme status and issues

About You

• Strong background in rail and/or highways infrastructure projects
• Proven experience planning large, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes
• Deep understanding of how projects are designed, procured, constructed and commissioned
• Expertise in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Solid knowledge of Project Controls techniques including EVM, CPI/SPI, change control and work package management
• Experience across rail systems including signalling, P-Way, structures, E&P and telecoms
• Confident presenting complex information to clients and senior stakeholders
• Experience working on projects up to £50m, including claims and schedule risk analysis
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Civil) preferred
• APM membership desirable

Contract Details

• Rate: £ per day (Umbrella)
• Contract: 6-month rolling
• Location: London
• Engagement: Contingent Worker / Loan of Personnel

If you're an experienced Senior Planner looking to work on major UK infrastructure programmes within a respected and collaborative project controls environment, this is a strong opportunity worth exploring.

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Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.