Senior Project Planner

Nexans USA Inc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans is seeking a Senior Project Planner to provide planning services for projects across the Turnkey and Offshore portfolio in the UK. You will develop schedules in line with Nexans planning principles and contract requirements to meet milestones.

You will ensure high-quality execution through proactive follow-up, monthly reporting and input to tenders, with 5–10 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of Primavera and MS Project.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience as a project planner.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong Excel skills for scheduling and data analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Norwegian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning services to projects and develop schedules based on Nexans principles and contract requirements.
• Establish baseline schedules aligned with obligations, client expectations and internal procedures.
• Regularly update project status by coordinating with stakeholders and adjusting schedules.
• Forecast and align resource requirements with project teams and line managers.
• Involve in tender processes with input on risk, cost and planning assumptions.
• Contribute to development of planning competencies and systems within the team.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

English

Norwegian

Team collaboration

Education

University degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

The Turnkey and Offshore Project section is responsible for execution of projects within the business group.

The project planning team is responsible for coordination and development of the project planning discipline and shall support the project execution departments with planning and adequate processes and systems.

The Project Planner is part of the Project Planning team allocated to one or several projects or tenders and reporting within the project organisation to the corresponding project manager or tender manager.

The team is spread between several locations – and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the PWR-T business group

Welcoming you to the team:

The purpose of the Senior Project Planner is to provide planning services to the projects - ensure that the Projects schedule(s) are developed based on Nexans planning principles and Contract requirements to meet contractual and key milestones. They will ensure high quality and efficient project execution by close and proactive follow-up and timely reporting and provide input to allocated tenders.

The position sizing: Turnover for the projects is in the range 5-1200 MEUR. Number of projects / tenders per Project Planner varies.

Getting a flying start:

This role encompasses several key responsibilities across the tender process, project execution, and additional support to projects:

Tender Process Involvement:

• Provide input for allocated tenders, considering risk and financial aspects.
• Review and clarify tender specifications for effective planning and control.
• Project Execution Oversight:
• Establish baseline schedules aligned with contract obligations, client expectations, and internal procedures.
• Regularly update project status by coordinating with various stakeholders and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, critical paths, and interdependencies.
• Perform detailed analysis, including variation analyses, resource assessments, and risk/opportunity alignment with schedules.
• Facilitate on-time delivery (OTD) processes and ensure adherence by the project team.
• Provide internal and external progress reports as per client and organizational requirements.
• Revise baseline schedules in response to major scope changes and update monthly reports.
• Forecast and align resource requirements with project team members and line managers.

Additional Project Support:

• Uphold high professional standards and contribute to the development of planning competencies.
• Support system and competence development through training initiatives.
• Contribute to skills development, resource planning, and improvement opportunities within the project support section.
• Assist with other related tasks as directed by management.

How you make an impact:

• Reliable tender and project schedules
• Close follow-up and timely reporting according to internal and external requirements
• Active contributor and team member in the project to satisfy both internal and external clients
• University degree or similar
• Professional level in the field of project planning
• Typically 5 - 10 years experience as project planner in relevant sectors
• General knowledge in project management as well as basic technical and economical understanding
• Computer skills in relevant software programs like Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word etc.
• Writing and oral presentation skills, English and Norwegian.
• Core Competencies: Take Responsibility, Global Team Player, High Standards in Excellence, People Leadership and Initiative, Customer and Market Focus, Global vision
• Disciplined in execution
• Takes responsibility and must be results-orientated, persistent, self-motivated
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Key competences:

• Operational excellence
• Taking responsibility
• Team player
• Customer orientation and relationship

What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.