Job Title: Planner Location: UK/WFH, occasional travel to site all over UK Contract: 12 months with posibility for extension

Join Our Team as a Planner!

Are you a master of organization with a passion for driving successful project outcomes? Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Planner to join their dynamic team! If you're ready to make a significant impact by developing and managing comprehensive programme plans, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Planner, you will be at the heart of our project management efforts, responsible for:

• Developing and managing the overall programme plan, highlighting key deliverables, milestones, and critical paths throughout all project phases.
• Defining project planning standards and processes in line with industry best practices that all projects within the programme must follow.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure alignment with NGET/Programme Governance, keeping the programme plan updated with the latest project statuses.
• Accurately assessing and communicating progress against baseline project plans, reporting key milestone achievements and any deviations.
• Providing insightful weekly and monthly analysis and reporting as needed within the programme.
• Continuously reviewing and improving planning processes to drive value and establish best practices.
• Evaluating contractor programme submissions and providing actionable recommendations.
• Analyzing the critical path and managing interfaces between plans and contractors.
• Supporting recovery strategies for compensation events that impact programmes.

What You Bring to the Table:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Solid knowledge of PMO roles within complex programmes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to understand their needs and set clear expectations.
• A background in Construction or Business Change programmes.
• Familiarity with NEC contract processes.
• Proficiency in planning software, particularly P6 and MS Project.

Your Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse stakeholders effectively.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in a demanding planning role, capable of adapting to changing environments.
• Strong skills in project planning software (P6, MS Project, MS Excel) within an MS SharePoint environment.
• A track record of creating and maintaining robust project plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience working across large, complex project teams, engaging with multiple internal and external parties.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to be a successful Planner, we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on an exciting journey with our client, where your skills will shine and your contributions will make a difference!

Don't miss out! Join us in driving success and innovation in project planning!

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