Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Planner on a permanent basis, located in Aberdeenshire (hybrid working) This is a permanent position with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5 years. You get to work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. Role Purpose As a Senior Project Planner, you will play an active role in project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes. Providing advice, support and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making. Key Functions · Provide a high quality of service to the project manager. · Managing, mentoring and providing guidance to Planners / Juniors as required depending. · Review contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirements. · Develop Construction schedules based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project Manager. · Support in client schedule negotiations. · Labour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team. · Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templates. · Develop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project Manager. · Measure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks. · Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis. Necessary requirements · 3rd level qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or hold a strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered · 5 years’ experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work · Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information · Must be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plans · Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skills · Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time