Our client is currently seeking an accomplished Senior Planner with significant experience in the M&E sector to join a project at Heathrow Airport. This contract position offers hybrid working, though you will be required to work onsite at least three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing support and general programming and planning assistance to Project Managers and Project Team members to ensure effective project planning
- Identifying risks for all assigned projects, offering mitigation plans, and escalating issues within the Project Team
- Ensuring accurate progress is recorded within each programme update by collaborating with Project Teams
- Attending and contributing to regular Project Progress Meetings to keep the Project Team informed of performance
- Implementing planning and project control processes, performing quality reviews to maintain high standards
- Working with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to establish reporting requirements, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
- Understanding contractual requirements and ensuring all planning requirements are met in collaboration with the commercial team
- Contributing to the development of EPDS and planning processes for improved efficiency and consistency
- Maintaining and analysing summary statistics for business reporting and audits
- Performing regular quality reviews of project programmes to ensure precision and compliance
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in project planning within the M&E sector, preferably in major infrastructure projects
- Expertise in project planning and control procedures
- Proven track record in the effective management of NEC contracts, with knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 forms
- Practical appreciation of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, and Communication systems
- Advanced Excel skills, particularly in cost analysis, developing S-curves, and conducting earned value analysis
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
- Strong organisational and team working skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior planners
- Experience in risk management and project execution
Additional Information:
- Outside IR35
- Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of three days onsite per week
If you are a highly skilled Senior Planner with a track record of success in M&E projects, particularly in the aviation sector, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team at Heathrow.
