Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Planners (all levels) to be engaged on a permanent basis. Candidates will ideally be based in Derby.

Responsibilities

Support the project teams with all planning related responsibilities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements.
Participates and supports the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings.
Identifies and maintains programme / project milestone and schedule interface activities.
Challenges of the Role:

Support the planning and scheduling processes that are required to manage contracts and contractor schedules.
Support the programmes progress and reporting requirements.
Maintains up to date and accurate schedule interface requirements.
Adherence to NEC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions
Maintain an awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breach.
Specific skill and competencies:

Previous experience in major capital projects (Defence/Infrastructure/Construction)
Competent user in one of the following tools is a minimum requirement: Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, Palisade @Risk, Safran. Active Risk Manager (ARM), Primavera Risk (Pertmaster), PRISM (Cost Management System)
Demonstrable ability of following documented processes and governance and be able to display the ability & agility to innovate in creative ways to meet the challenges of the changing project environment using client specific software.
Previous experience in working with risk managers, cost managers and project controls teams.
Experience in completing Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis
Experience in and an understanding of Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis
Understanding or risk and cost loaded schedules.

Qualifications

Degree qualified preferred.
Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
Skilled in oral and written communication
Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications
Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications.
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