Specialist Planner Location: London - Heathrow Airport (All Terminals)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Format: Hybrid working 3 office and 2 home
In this role, you will be responsible for planning all project activities, ensuring projects are completed successfully, and identifying any opportunities and/or risks well in advance. You will work closely with various disciplines, including project management, sales, engineering, and the supply chain, and will play a key role in the execution of complex projects.
As a Specialist Planner, you will set priorities, manage multiple stakeholders, and be responsible for producing monthly project reports. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning function on complex projects while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Translate project scope into an overall project plan with minimal input from others, ensuring clear decision moments and turnaround times.
Identify critical paths and corresponding opportunities and risks in the project plan.
Coordinate project plans with customers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders to achieve an integrated project plan.
Report on the progress of projects and provide advice on the overall project plans.
Liaise with internal and external parties involved in a project, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
Lead the preparation of complex plans in consultation with project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders.
Lead multiple complex projects and build programs from scratch, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in planning, with at least 3 years in a senior planning role.
Ability to lead the planning function on complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
A solid understanding of technical planning techniques, including critical path analysis, cost loading, and the NEC process.
Experience across the project lifecycle, from tender to completion.
28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
~ Bupa Medical Cover
~ Wellbeing membership with access to GP appointments, health promotions, and daily quests for rewards
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Pension with Aviva
~ Employee recognition platform
~ Opportunities for career progression in a challenging and dynamic work environment
Diversity and Inclusion
If you're a highly motivated and experienced planner, ready to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, apply today to join our team at Heathrow Airport!