Project Planner

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are looking for a Project Planner for a long-term contract role working in London. Main Purpose of the Job The candidate will be part of the Project Controls team in East Anglia 2 Offshore Windfarm Project, covering the Project Planner role. The main responsibility is to support the Lead Planner in the development, follow-up and analysis of the overall Project Programme. Key Tasks • Development, follow-up and analysis of the different Packages programmes. • Analysis, validation and integration of Contractors’ programmes into the overall Project Programme. • Managing programme interfaces between project Packages. • Understanding and analysis of the Critical Paths and floats of the different Packages programmes and the overall Project Programme. • Identification and highlighting of areas of concern and proposed mitigation actions. • Production of standard and ad-hoc reports on a weekly and monthly basis in line with Project requirements (Progress reports, S-Curves, etc.) • Establishment and maintenance of good relationships with all Project team members ensuring fluent communication across the Project. • Support to Project team in decision-making processes related to programme. • Support to Contract Management team in Contractor’s claims related to programme. Key Criteria Essential • Proven experience in Planner positions of EPC projects. • Advanced level in Primavera P6. • Advanced level in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) and MS Project. • Understanding of a wide range of technical documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills. • Analytical skills, with an eye for detail. • Effective time management, with ability to meet deadlines. • Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a flexible approach to work. • Degree qualified (Engineering’s degree) or equivalent qualifications / experience. Desirable • Experience in offshore wind projects. • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams. Key Interfaces Key Interfaces • Lead Planner • Project Controls Manager • Package Managers / Area Managers • Contract Managers • Cost Controllers • Change Manager • Risk Manager • Procurement Essential • Proven experience in Planner positions of EPC projects. • Advanced level in Primavera P6. • Advanced level in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) and MS Project. • Understanding of a wide range of technical documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills. • Analytical skills, with an eye for detail. • Effective time management, with ability to meet deadlines. • Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a flexible approach to work. • Degree qualified (Engineering’s degree) or equivalent qualifications / experience. Desirable • Experience in offshore wind projects. • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.