Senior Planner

A client of ours currently has a vacancy for a Senior Planner on a Permanent basis to join their team on a long-term framework for a Defence project at HMNB Clyde.It's an exciting and a senior position within the project controls team and we require a proactive Senior Planner with good experience of Civils Construction, from design , procurement to installation, based on practical construction experience on projects. As a Senior Planner you will provide planning management and support to both the pre-contract and contract operations for the business.The location is generally based at the clients offices in Motherwell, with occasional travel to site in Helensburgh and will be required to liaise with the project delivery team and manage interfaces with the key delivery partners. 1 or 2-days remote working from home can be considered in agreement with the project team.Responsibilities:

• Provide planning management and support to both the pre-contract and contract operations for the business.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is expected with a good understanding of 3D BIM models with detailed reporting using the Earned Value Management system.
• NEC experience is required, demonstrating a working knowledge of change management and regular acceptance of the programme.
• Coordinate with bid and construction teams to manage and control the planning and programming aspects of bid proposals and multiple projects in progress.
• Produce, manage, update the construction programme and its communication to internal and external customers and major stakeholders.
• Manage and incorporate change events into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract.
• Effective tracking of design deliverables and updating procurement schedules.
• Proficient with EVM and reporting process.
• Proactive use of QSRA and management of Risk.
• Mentoring / coaching to assistant planners / planners.

Requirements:

• Degree in engineering, project management, or a related field; a master's degree is advantageous.
• Strong experience in project planning and management experience in defence, marine, nuclear or EPC sectors.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certifications advantageous.
• MUST have ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, health and safety standards, and nuclear safety best practices.
• Experience managing relationships with military personnel, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

If this is a postion of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch with further details.

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