As a Planner/Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules throughout all stages, from initiation to close-out. You will work closely with Contracts Managers, the Commercial team, and Clients to ensure timely project delivery while identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
✔ Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for electrical and engineering contracts.
✔ Milestone Planning: Work with Contracts Managers to determine schedule rates and key project milestones.
✔ Work Sequencing: Establish efficient work sequences and activity durations for all assigned projects.
✔ Progress Tracking: Attend programme and progress meetings with clients and key stakeholders.
✔ Supplier Schedule Analysis: Review and assess supplier schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
✔ Earned Value & Resource Management: Apply Earned Value techniques, resource planning, and progress tracking methodologies.
✔ Project Change Management: Prepare project changes and budget allocations, ensuring transparency and control.
✔ Stakeholder Communication: Provide ongoing schedule insights to assist with work planning and coordination.
Qualifications/Experience:
🔹 HNC/HND/BSc in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
🔹 3+ years’ experience in project planning within electrical or engineering contracts.
🔹 Ability to establish work sequences and activity durations efficiently.
🔹 Strong knowledge of project scheduling, planning methodologies, and progress tracking.
🔹 Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal and external teams.
🔹 Outstanding time management and organisational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Desirable:
🔸 Working knowledge of Primavera P6 is preferred (training can be provided).
🔸 Experience with resource management and project controls.
🔸 A proactive and detail-oriented approach to planning and programming.