Project Planner

Our client is a large fabrication company servicing a variety of sectors from their busy North East facility. Due to recent projects won they now require a Project Planner to join their growing team. 
 
The Role
 
Generating, maintaining and updating the plans for complex, projects, especially where timelines are dictated factors like customer demand and weather constraints
Scheduling and adapting when issues are identified for recovery while mitigating risk with built-in contingencies for delays using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
Coordinating live progress updates between customers engineers, and other stakeholders, through exceptional communication to manage expectations and changes
Accurately estimating timeframes, resource needs, and project constraints and re estimating when faced with unexpected disruptions
Adapting the plan quickly as new challenges arise, whether they come from client demands or weather-related disruptions
In a market with a skills shortage, with a realistic understanding of the availability of labour and materials, you’ll allocate resources accordingly
Produce reports on milestone slippage, critical path analysis, resource demand & availability, float erosion, identification of schedule risks, issues, and opportunities
Present schedule variance analysis to identify and report deviations, triggering exception reports as appropriate.
 
The Person
 
Project planners who can deal with complexity, adjust for unexpected variables and effectively manage resources in a tight labour market
Working knowledge of heavy fabrication and an understanding of various fabrication methods like welding, machining, assembly etc
Familiarity with different materials and how they affect the fabrication process
An understanding of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Project Management planning
The ability to read and interpret specifications and estimator’s breakdowns
Experience creating labour forecasts and carrying out critical path analysis
Ability to deliver accurate technical work using initiative to prioritise project deadlines.