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Senior Project Planner
Senior Project Planner
Role Summary
We have an exciting new contract opportunity based in Portsmouth as a Senior Project Planner.
The role will be an initial 6-month contract and will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for the development & definition of Level 1 – 3 schedules from Statement Of Work / Project Control Account requirements aligning to the Work Breakdown Structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Translation of the work scope into Level 1 – 3 schedules, logic, resourcing & budget
- Responsible for delivery of an enabled network schedule in line with the Integrated Master Schedule, declared cardinal dates and look-ahead aspirations
- Responsible for the allocation of task budgets & alignment of workscope budgets with Project/CAM (Control Account Manager) targets
- Accountable for maintaining quality standards within Plans and compliance to governance measures
- Provide key support and guidance to the CAM through regular engagement and a visible presence “on the Floor” as the project moves through all phases, Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning and Acceptance
- Be informed and able to validate, advise & challenge progress & completion forecasts, identifying schedule risk and required enablers
- Maintain a focus on the customer needs coupled with a desire to remove non value added activities and establish best practice
- Verify that functional outputs comply with business quality standards
Key skills & qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of Planning Tools, key operating principles and other Integrated Business Systems (IBS)
- Strong understanding of network techniques and scheduling principles
- Proficient knowledge of Planning structures and principles (Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Product Breakdown Strucutre (PBS) etc.)
- The job holder demonstrates advanced IT skills and is proficient in the use of appropriate packages. (Microsoft Project and SAP)
- 5-10 years Planning experience desired or demonstrated skills
What we’re looking for in you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed analytical/ problem solving/ decision making skills.
- Strong organisational skills who is adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Stakeholder management skills.
Location: Portsmouth
Rate: £41.39 per hour (inside IR35)
AAP3 is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
