Project Planner
NES Group Ltd
Project Planner
Contract Position
Duration: Initial 12-month contract
Location: Remote with some site travel
OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE
This position is responsible for planning & monitoring complex, multi-year EPCI project(s) through identification and completion of critical path and parallel work activities to achieve optimum performance
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops project estimates and resource loaded schedules using Primavera 6 / MS Project software
- Calculates earned value management reporting parameters
- Works directly with the Project Managers and project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of planning and scheduling for the project(s) responsible
- Directly monitors, controls, consolidates and provides feedback to the project plans developed
- Assists project management team in preparation of project reporting, analysis and various reporting for management
- Conducts project progress monitoring including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date
- Regularly keeps management informed of problems, issues, and status of the project against the base-line programme
- Defines and prepares monthly KPIs and reporting in accordance with project requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor level qualification in relevant degree (Engineering, Science or Business).
- Proficient in use of Excel
- Proficient in use of MS Project
- Proficient in use of Primavera P6 (Preferred)
Minimum Experience:
- From 2+ years of experience in project controls primarily in project planning and schedule development on EPCI Projects (construction and oil & gas environment is appreciated)
- Working Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management Systems is essential
- Experience in defining and producing planning reports / dashboards
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail are essential
- Proven track record in successfully planning multi-disciplined projects
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative
- Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision
- Fast worker with ability to work well under stress
- Ability to work well as a team player
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously as this role will cover all UK Cable execution schemes, supporting the UK business.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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