Oxford's client is seeking a Planner for a 12-month contract in Birmingham, UK.
Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions:
Project Planning and Analysis
Our ideal candidate will analyze project requirements with the project team to ensure all essential work activities are identified in sufficient detail to develop realistic project schedules.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Monitoring project progress and analyzing critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to plan.
* Communicating effectively with Project Managers on deviations or scheduling issues and providing input for optimizing resources.
We also require our Planner to issue progress reports, program updates, and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders.
Baseline Plan and Resource Allocation
The successful candidate will establish a baseline plan for cost performance measurement and work with the project team to define necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure.
They will also integrate material resource requirements with project schedules and define procurement activities and order lead times, regularly communicating with Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams.
Collaboration and Communication
As part of our team, you will participate in project reviews, compose reports, and update required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis.
You will also communicate project progress and control issues to the project management team and offer solutions, ensuring effective communication with customers and other stakeholders.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* Proven 5 years' experience as a Planner within similar industries (preferably for EPC projects).
* Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including mature scheduling methods and tools.
* Operational skills and robust previous experience as part of project teams.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the business.
* Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6.
* Self-motivation and willingness to travel when required.
We look forward to hearing from you!