Senior Planning Engineer

As a Senior Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the planning function in complex projects, programmes or portfolios, working with stakeholders to resource, manage and assure projects/ programmes. You will ensure visibility and alignment of programmes with business plans and Performance Commitments throughout.

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Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective leadership, lead the planning team and work with the project/programme manager to deliver the business case benefits and outcomes.  
• Define the planner resource strategy for the project/programme, support planner recruitment and oversee their development.
• Oversee the interfacing and integration with the project/programme controls team to maintain an aligned financial position with the Project/Programme Plan.
• Lead planner capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting.  
• Develop clear vision and standards and champion the use of best practice project planning standards, tools and processes.  
• Build strong networks both internally and externally.
• Work with the senior management team to ensure the programme accurately reflects the state of the project/programme.  
• Review performance data, looking at trends to identify areas for improvement and collaboration, and selecting appropriate methods and tools to resolve them.

• Provide quality assurance, complete peer reviews, deep dives and problem solve

   

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• The confidence to manage teams and communicate at all levels, driving commitments and improvements to meet commercial and technical objectives and deadlines.  
• Extensive training and experience with Primavera (P6)  
• Proficient in the interpretation of Earned Value Analysis.
• Experience in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools
• High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills

• Excellent MS Office skills 

   

Desirable

• Working knowledge of reporting tools including Power Bi.    
• Recent experience in the forming of teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• [Sector] experience
• Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment 

Essential

• HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline  

   

Desirable

• APM Project Management Qualification
• APMG Managing Successful Programmes – foundation level
• APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)