Position: Senior Project PlannerDuration: Initial 6 months (with potential for extensions)Location: Hybrid - Warwick based, on-site 1 day per weekDay Rate: Circa 460 via Umbrella Our high-profile utilities client are looking to welcome an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their team, supporting a high-visibility, complex portfolio! The individual programme and portfolio activity is already in-flight with a delivery team working to challenging timescales, although the plan is still being developed. Deliverables:Integrations of 6-7 programme plans into high level portfolio plans.Set up and maintain project structures for smooth execution.Establish, maintain, and control Project Plans with input of SMEs.Manage and track variances and change control once baselined.Create visual reports to support, communicate and socialise to key stakeholders - Reflecting timeline, critical path, RAG, risk, due dates, overdue tasks, etc.Articulate and validate both the process and the plan.Lead energised and productive, well-managed, planning sessions with workstreams and wider stakeholders.Provide guidance and advice to the project manager on the appropriate planning approach, tools, and processes to be used, based on project requirements.Identify future project capacity and capability needs where possible, and work with wider team to ensure strategies are in place.Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of project data and reports. Skills Required:MSP - Certified ..... full job details .....