Project Planner

Project Planner

Glasgow, Scotland

Summary of the Role

Working with a team of planners for the portfolio. Following planning documents (Process / procedures) and identifying areas where continuous improvements can be captured.

Support the monthly drumbeat with required progress / forecast updates. Meet reporting requirements through monthly drumbeat and into PMR’s. Develop Project specific schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Level 2 programme in Primavera on behalf of the Client alongside other Client planners, across a varied portfolio of works.
• Review of programme elements of scope documents as part of procurement.
• Interfacing with supply chain to review programmes in accordance with NEC4 requirements (e.g., Clause 31, Clause 32, and Compensation Event programmes).
• Updating progress in the Level 2 from Supply Chain and Client project teams and reviewing forecasting for remaining works.
• Manage programme interfaces between different projects and suppliers.
• Support re-baseline of the Level 2 programme.
• Manage baseline changes and develop ‘what-if’ scenarios where required.
• Reporting to various stakeholders - internally and externally.
• Develop strong working relationships that contribute to a positive working environment.

Requirements

• Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge
• Experience of major projects containing integrated schedules
• Experience, across all stages of the project life cycle
• Substantial experience of planning services in medium to large sized projects within the construction industry and regulated industries
• Experience in managing schedules on NEC Projects
• Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the relevant planning toolset
• Good understanding of the various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• Good understanding of the various methods of planning, programme, and progress monitoring
• Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning & programming
• Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay, or change entitlement
• Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labour requirements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports & presenting.