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The company:
Driver Project Services are a part of the Driver Group Plc, a global multidisciplinary consultancy firm which has operated in the UK and overseas for over 45 years, providing commercial and dispute related services to the construction and engineering industries. Driver Project Services offer a full range of planning, project management and commercial management services for both construction and civil engineering projects.
The role:
Following our continued successes in securing local work we are seeking skilled Project Planners / Senior Planners who are experienced in the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Defense and complex manufacturing sectors to join our dynamic project controls team. You will play a crucial role in developing, managing and controlling project schedules, ensuring that they align with project & stakeholder requirements and are reflective of the project progress and complexity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the use of Primavera P6 and have 5+ years planning and scheduling experience working for an operator on major chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, complex manufacturing, or oil and gas projects. You will also have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Working on one or more project across the Teesside area.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders, to ensure effective project execution.
- Develop and maintain overall level 1, 2 and 3 project schedules and milestone plans covering all project activities up to beneficial operation including permitting, internal and external approvals, as well as all included scopes of work to suit your projects.
- Ensure project schedules are correctly aligned to the projects Work Breakdown Structure and assist in the development of the Work Breakdown Structure all project phases.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and make adjustments as needed to ensure timely completion.
- Conduct thorough project analysis to identify potential risks, constraints, and dependencies, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Plan for and manage the validation and risk assessment of the project schedules including the use of 3rd party market studies or independent auditing / validation activities where necessary.
- Oversee the development, validation, and integration of level 1, 2 and 3 schedules by the relevant project participants / contractors.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement relevant strategies to enhance project planning and execution.
- Work to ensure all project processes and procedures covering the planning, scheduling and progress monitoring activities are well understood and efficiently followed by the project team and all contractors.
Key candidate criteria:
- Have at least 5+ years project planning and scheduling experience working for an operator on major chemical, petrochemical or oil and gas projects, including front-end, detailed design and construction phases.
- You must have unrestricted UK working rights to be eligible to apply.
- Highly experienced with scheduling tools such as Primavera and MS Project.
- Familiarity with contract management software packages such as Built intelligence would be beneficial.
- Be Degree qualified (preferred) in engineering or other related discipline.
- Recognised accreditation from professional bodies would be advantageous.
Additional Info:
We are open to discussing permanent as well as contract opportunities. Salary or day rate and other allowances are negotiable.
