Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bristol.

Key skills required for this role

P6, Primavera, SAP, Aerospace, Defence, Project Planning, Project Controls

Important

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bristol.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance.
• 12 month initial contract.
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week onsite in Bristol.
• £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Responsibilities
Project Health -Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues and risks within the Project assessments for discussion with the project.
Schedule Assessment - Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.
Integrated Baseline Management - Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline schedule in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles.
Costs to Go (and associated EAC) - Validation of Project level costs to go as accurate and appropriate, including assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC.
Risk and Opportunity Management - Leading all Schedule Risk Analysis across the Projects where SRA is appropriate.
New Business - Active involvement in Bid Team activity, ensuring the Project Management 'basics' are appropriately considered and implemented

Skillset/experience required:

• Planning experience - ranging from detailed planning to summary level milestone delivery plans.
• Capability in creating and maintaining project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS)
• Experience in generating and analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, and cost).
• Ability to perform and analyse Critical Path Analysis
• Motivation to determine root cause and identify corrective action
• Experience of Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera)
• Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control
• Accountability for project data - owning the quality of the project control reporting suite
• Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi-functional team
• Clear communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands