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MS Project Planner
January 8, 2024 | Comments Off on MS Project Planner
MS Project Planner
Job Type: Contract
Start date: Immediate
Industry: Building & Construction
Location: Rugby, CV21
Salary: GBP 30K- GBP 60K - Per Annum
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
MS Project Planner required for a large nationwide manufacturing company that specialises in commercial and government projects. Our client is looking for experienced and hardworking planner to join a project based in Rugby. The site can be accessed by public transport so own transport is not essential.
This contract will be ongoing, with hours being 7:30 - 4:30, Monday-Friday and the option to work overtime at the weekends.
Daily responsibilities will include:
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- Managing resource schedule through close working with individual project and programme teams
- Interfacing with Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Process Team Managers and supervisors to ensure resource schedule incorporates a consolidated view of future resource capacity.
- Assist project teams in delivering projects on time and in the most efficient manner.
- Conduct what-if scenarios and simulations to assess the impact of changes, delays, or resource constraints on project schedules.
- Monitor and track project progress, regularly updating schedules to reflect actual progress and identifying any deviations or delays.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and discussions with project teams, stakeholders, and management, addressing schedule-related issues and proposing solutions.
- Updating and supporting updates to project programmes
- Work with the Project, Engineering and operation teams to escalate resource peaks and troughs.
- Forecasting future resource requirements to support recruitment ahead of need.
Requirements for the role
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- Be a 'can do' person with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Have budget and financial management experience.
- Proactive attitude with strong organisational, time management and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office packages, certified in using Microsoft Project.
- Understanding of engineering principles.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations & duties, JCT and NEC Contracts.
- Strong Problem-solving skills with an enthusiastic commitment to deliver excellent customer service.
Daniel Owen are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the construction, engineering, rail & maintenance industries. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large nationwide construction company that specialises in new build and refurbishment projects
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