Junior Project Planner Telecoms

We are looking for a Junior Project Planner with a strong understanding of infrastructure type projects through the design, construction and commissioning phases. The Junior Project Planner will develop a deep understanding of a programme of works that is associated with building a nationwide fibre network and will assist with the development and maintenance of programmes, supporting the business in delivering projects on time and to budget.

Client Details

My client is a fast growing Telecoms company dedicated to driving change across the local area and beyond.

Description

Core Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and assist in building project programmes, considering budget and time constraints.
• Update and maintain project programmes, collecting periodic progress updates through interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the project team in driving project delivery according to the programme and business requirements.
• Assist in keeping projects on track by identifying critical activities and evaluating remedial actions.
• Prepare and update progress reports. Prepare reports as required (weekly, monthly, 4-week look ahead etc.)
• Attend internal meetings, and client meetings as required, to support the project team with programme related matters.
• Develop relationships with internal and external teams.

Profile

Skills & Experience

1. MS Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject experience
2. At least 3 years' experience in an infrastructure sector e.g. construction, rail, telecoms, water, nuclear.
3. Experience or understanding of commercial, contract and project management.
4. Experience or understanding of:
   • Design, engineering assurance and construction; (essential)
   • Engineering / infrastructure / street works legislation and standards; (essential)
   • Cost and commercial management; (essential)
   • Risk management; (essential)
   • Information management. (essential)
   • Asset management.
   • Experience of or ability to deal with projects that impact on the general public and other stakeholders.
5. Experience of or ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports.

Job Offer

• 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday
• flexible and hybrid working
• Generous pension - employer 6%, employee 3%
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical cash plan
• Life assurance
• Shut down over Christmas