Carmichael are recruiting for an experienced Planner, with an Electrical and Instrumentation bias, on behalf of a tier one contractor to work on a defence project.
Reporting to the Lead Planner, you will develop a detailed delivery & procurement schedule for Mechanical & Electrical Completion on a major fit out project.
You must be able to obtain security clearance, and must hold a British passport (not a dual passport)
Duties will include -
- To manage the program for the project or part of project to which you are assigned
- To undertake monthly contractor PFA reviews as required under NEC contract conditions
- To coach the operational project teams on planning elements of their work and integrate and communicate effectively with the project team
- Develop the instrumentation schedule across the project through interactive planning sessions
- Interface directly with supply Chain and undertake regular physical review & challenge of claimed progress in areas both on and offsite
- Manage the planning at all stages of a project, identifying any rectification action required and influencing the parties responsible to complete these actions
- Lead the generation of schedules (and their re-baselining where required) involving the project team to give understanding, buy-in and commitment
- Application of technical and construction knowledge to produce integrated programs
- Establishment of accurate and up-to-date programme metrics to define the status of projects across the portfolio
- Work closely with the Project Manager and QS to maximise the potential of each project, attend site meetings when necessary to discuss and confirm progress.
- Act as the ‘conscience’ of the project, accurately defining project programme status
- Develop and maintain the Rules of Credit for progress capture
- Produce change requests and supporting data for any change of project baselines
- Manage schedule-related elements of the risk mitigation plan / opportunity plan
- Collect and maintain schedule data within the project library
- Intervene where required to refocus planning efforts in the recovery or redirection of projects and develop recovery plans / review supply chain recovery plans
Requirements for this position -
- Qualifications in Electrical / Instrumentation / M&E Engineering, project or construction management, or equivalent training and experience is desirable
- Member of an appropriate professional body is desirable (ACostE, APM etc.)
- 5 years+ in a Planning role
- Primavera P6 expert
- Acumen Fuse user experience desirable
- Nuclear experience desirable
- Construction experience desirable
- Earned Value Management
- Expertise in the use of MS Excel (Pivot Tables etc.)
If you're interested in this position, please apply with your CV here