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Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in Defence and Nuclear sectors. Our offer incorporates: systems integration, engineering design and technical consultancy.
Location: Northwest
Job type: Permanent / Full time
As a Planning Apprentice at Delkia, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of projects within the organisation. Working closely with the Project Planner and our multidisciplinary teams, you will support the creation and baselining of project schedules coupled to the linked regular monitoring/controlling activities. Provide support in the proactive management of Delkia’s project/programmes by interfacing with its project managers during the monthly project reporting (internally & externally) reporting cycle.
What you’ll be responsible for:
* Assist in the creation of project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
* Support the senior planner in maximising resource utilisation, tracking project milestones, and updating portfolio/programme/project schedules.
* Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, potential delays, and resource needs.
* Conduct research and data collection to ensure accurate reporting of project status.
* Assist with preparing documentation and project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the creation/enhancement of P6 processes, procedures and assist in the facilitation of planning best practice within Delkia Ltd.
* Learn to recognise and identify critical path activities, potential schedule risks and propose mitigation approaches.
* Support in the monitoring of project progress and update schedules as necessary to reflect performance (actuals & forecast).
* Aid, as appropriate, in the management of project change.
* Assist in the generation of reports and help provide analysis on project schedule performance, resource utilisation.
What you’ll bring:
* Awareness of project planning, resource allocation and task interdependence.
* Aptitude for project planning and curiosity to solve problems.
* Analytical skills coupled with the ability to identify problems and issues.
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and external stakeholders.
Nice to have:
* Awareness EVM metrics to report on project status.
* Awareness / experience of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
What we offer:
* Training and development.
* Excellent company standards.
* Company bonus scheme.
* Birthday leave.
* Great team spirit.
* Organised social events.
* Professional membership.
Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate.
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.
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