Senior Project Planner

AM Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm based in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Planner/Scheduler to lead project scheduling and management. The role involves communicating with stakeholders, developing project schedules, and identifying risks and opportunities in project timelines. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or related fields and have advanced proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera P6. This role offers a dynamic environment requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with multi-level stakeholders to understand project goals.
• Manage/develop project schedules for the construction phase.
• Coordinate and manage projects effectively.
• Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management or equivalent

AACE CCP/PSP/EVP or PMI-SP

APM PMQ/PPQ

Chartered professional (ChPP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

EcoSys

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Planner / Scheduler

Based on site with 3-4 days/night travelling.

Role Summary

Responsible for the development and management of project schedules. Establishes project breakdown structures and coding structures. Owns and manages the project baseline and monitors change.

Understands and timelines are met. Provide project stakeholders with detailed performance reporting. Supports and mentors juniors personnel.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with multi-level stakeholders to understand project goals, context and priorities.
• Manage/develop project schedules for the construction phase according to standard processes and procedures.
• A key team member in the coordination and management of projects.
• Gather information from stakeholders as required.
• Develop project reporting requirements, meeting cadence and reporting drumbeats.
• Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress against the baseline. Provide a detailed analysis of project status using industry standard measures and KPIs.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule, supporting scoring, pre-post mitigation strategies, schedule impacts and report to stakeholders.
• Undertake time impact assessments and create what-if scenarios for change management and control.
• Set and manage the project performance measurement baseline, including baseline changes and updates.
• Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources and ensure optimal utilisation of workforce, equipment, and materials.
• Produce key schedule documentation (Basis of Schedule, Schedule Narrative, etc.)
• Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.
• Manage and mentor members of the planning team.

Competencies

• Advanced CPM, resource/cost loading, fragnets, TIA and schedule risk integration.
• EVMS set-up/baseline control, variance and analysis reporting, forecasting and change integration.
• Able to identify risks, define qualitative and quantitative scoring, pre and post-mitigation strategies and assign to schedule activities.
• Deep knowledge of contractual and change process/mechanisms, able to assess changes and cost/schedule integration.
• Advanced Excel/Power BI data analytics techniques, defined UI/IX principles, data modelling, DAX for performance reporting

Education & Qualifications

Mandatory:

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

AACE CCP/PSP/EVP or PMI-SP; APM PMQ/PPQ.

Chartered professional (ChPP).

Systems & Software Proficiency

• Primavera P6 (Advanced).
• Knowledge of ERP/Cost systems: SAP / Oracle / EcoSys / Prism.
• Knowledge of change/contract management systems CEMAR/Asite/Oracle Aconex.
• Knowledge of Risk Management systems: ARM, Predict!, Safran Risk/Primavera Risk.
• Power BI (Intermediate).
• Microsoft Office (Advanced).

Skills

• Able to confidently lead and direct meetings and team discussions with a clear and concise communication style.
• Collaborates across teams, manages own workload efficiently, and contributes to problem-solving initiatives.
• Able to effectively deliver results, navigating complex environments and differing stakeholder priorities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, working under strict deadlines