Senior Project Planner

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our dynamic team at a leading global engineering consultancy. In this critical role, you will be involved in the planning and delivery of a major airport project, contributing to its successful completion within scope, time, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in using Primavera P6 (P6), Earned Value Management (EVM), and a proven track record of successfully delivering airport projects. You will play a key role in stakeholder management, critical path analysis, and project delivery, ensuring all milestones are met and quality is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 (P6).
• Implement Earned Value Management to track and report project performance.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify and mitigate risks to project timelines.
• Ensure effective stakeholder management by maintaining communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and senior management.
• Oversee project progress, providing regular updates on key milestones, deadlines, and potential issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the project is delivered within budget, on time, and meets quality standards.
• Coordinate and lead planning-related activities to ensure smooth execution of the airport project.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of project reports, updates, and forecasts to senior leadership.

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 (P6) for project scheduling and planning.
• Strong experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) to track and assess project performance.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including managing communication and expectations.
• Solid understanding of critical path analysis and its application to large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering airport projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working on projects in the range of £100m - £500m.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-working abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

If you want to be considered for the role, apply now or get in touch with Sam Blair at Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.