An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Planner/Schedulers with Engineering or a Construction background to join the team with a prestigious leading Defence Client
Job Description
Must have experience using Primavera P6 planning tool set.
Responsible for the development & definition of Level 1 or Level 2 schedules from Statement Of Work (SOW) / Project Control Account (CA)
Responsible for the Project budget derived from Control Account Plans.
Monitor feedback and report on the network schedules to both internal and external customers.
Highly experienced in analysing and proposing solutions to slippage of key milestones by reviewing critical and near critical paths.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
Translation of the design into Level 1/Level 2 schedules, logic, resourcing & budget
Responsible for delivery of an enabled network schedule in line with the Integrated Master Schedule, declared cardinal dates and Quarterly look-ahead aspirations
Responsible for the allocation of task budgets & alignment of work scope budgets with Project/CAM (Control Account Manager) targets
Accountable for maintaining quality standards within Plans and compliance to governance measures
Provide key support and guidance to the CAM and IPT Managers through regular engagement and a visible presence “on the Floor” as the project moves through all phases, Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning and Acceptance
Be informed and able to validate, advise & challenge progress & completion forecasts, identifying schedule risk and required enablers
Maintain a focus on the customer needs coupled with a desire to remove non value added activities and establish best practice
Verify that functional outputs comply with business quality standards
Represent Lead Planner on certain occasions i.e. annual leave, delegated authority at meetings
Mentor and educate newer planners and apprentices in Planning and Shipbuilding practices to ensure their output meets functional/business quality standards
The role holder is accountable for:
Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work in a changing environment
Ability to influence stakeholders through effective communication, clear presentation of data
Ability to support and offer guidance through Coaching and Mentoring skills
Display behaviours in keeping with performance centred leadership
Have a personal responsibility of Schedule progress, through regular engagement and a visible presence “on the Floor” as we move through all phases
Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of Planning Tools, key operating principles and other Integrated Business Systems (IBS)
Strong understanding of network techniques and scheduling principles
Proficient knowledge of Planning structures and principles (Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) etc.)
The job holder demonstrates advanced IT skills and is proficient in the use of appropriate packages. (Primavera, Microsoft Office, etc)
5-10 years Planning experience desired or demonstrated skills
Understanding of cross-functional process interfaces and impact on functional delivery & quality
Understanding and compliance with Company HR,SHE, & Quality policies and processes
Competent in problem solving techniques/tools
Able to undertake complex analyses of data to identify root cause
Able to develop solutions to complex issues.
Recognising the restricted nature of the work there is a requirement for the candidate to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance for this role.