I am currently looking to speak with an experienced planning candidate who will take up the position of Planner for our client based in Chorley.
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Pension + Hybrid
Candidate Industry Background: Construction / Mining / Nuclear / Rail / Refinery / Chemical
Company Background: Client is a leading COMAH infrastructure business and operator of several critical UK energy sites, currently working on a number of new projects such as CCS / Hydrogen and alternative energy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and lead planning sessions with Project Managers to define key project deliverables, agree on the WBS, and establish necessary logic links.
* Collaborate with cross-functional Department Managers and Stakeholders to understand resource availability, using available float to level project schedules accordingly.
* Perform project schedule analysis, including critical path and schedule risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
* Facilitate regular schedule reviews to ensure accurate project progress updates and address any slippage or risks.
* Actively monitor and communicate potential project issues that could delay the schedule.
* Re-baseline schedules following scope changes, ensuring adequate change control and reporting are maintained.
* Prepare and update progress reports as required by the Project Manager, including tailored schedule updates for client reports and specific presentations.
* Analyze deviations from the baseline that impact resource utilization, identifying bottlenecks and proposing corrective actions to Department Managers.
* Collaborate effectively with Stakeholders, Clients, Contractors, and Subcontractors daily.
* Travel to project sites and client meetings as necessary.
* Liaise with the Sales & Proposals department to understand bid activity and ensure accurate resource hours are reflected in the load plan.
* Update and report on the business-wide load plan to inform the Senior Management Team of any resource over/underutilization periods.
Minimum Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Planner in a construction environment.
If so, please send me a CV or number to sameer@kintecglobal.com and the best time to call to discuss further.
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