P6 Planner

• Build and maintain a baseline schedule identifying critical path, resources, work breakdown structure and milestones.
• Participate and chair interactive planning workshops ensuring comprehensive schedules are developed.
• Ensure all activities are logic linked and aligned with the project deliverables, project execution plan and contracting strategy.
• Update the schedule progress in accordance with processes and procedures validating the work completed.
• Identify and explain variances between current schedule, plan, earned value and forecasts and communicate these clearly to the project team.
• These will include key performance indicators such as Earned Value, Schedule Performance Index, Cost Performance Index.
• Work alongside the cost controller to identify key variances between the schedule and the costs.
• Work with the project team to identify resources and man hours required to complete the project activities.
• Provide detailed analysis of contractors’ programmes.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams, specialist client directorates and external stakeholders.

• A track record of achievement in planning within large-scale defence or nuclear projects.
• Experience in leading teams of professionals in a complex business environment.
• Construction project planning expertise gained across a range of large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a sound understanding of project management principles and applications.
• An understanding of commercial elements within large, complex projects and a track record of achievement in driving value.
• A good understanding of programme contractual requirements, including NEC clauses. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Primavera P6 experience is essential.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
• Option to buy & sell holiday.
• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.
• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 

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