Job Description Summary

As an engineering and technology business delivering important industry, defence and infrastructure projects, we rely heavily on scheduling to choreograph the work of the many experts and suppliers needed to deliver each project.

As Planner you will be a key member of the Operations team, reporting to the Planning Leader. This role involves supporting Project Managers in running multimillion-dollar international projects, interacting with various teams both within GE and with suppliers and customers operating globally.

Some projects require detailed schedules in Primavera P6, while many are managed by Project Managers using MS Project.

Job Description

Most important responsibilities/tasks

• Support Project Managers by developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Develop supporting material where required, such as loading and earned value analyses, and take responsibility as needed for regular monthly project reporting.
• Support ITO bidding teams by developing and maintaining proposal schedules to support our tenders to customers.
• Producing schedules in Primavera P6 where dictated by the nature of the project or a customer contractual requirement, but also supporting Project Managers and ITO sales teams where they are using MS Project, both directly, by setting up the initial issue of the plan for new projects, and indirectly by providing guidance, expertise and encouragement when required.
• Drive and manage the status of project schedules.
• Drive greater inclusion of Customer milestones to ensure our work can proceed to schedule without interruption.
• Promote scheduling as a key ingredient of successful and well managed projects – actively promoting attention to Planning.

Essential requirements

• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6.
• Proficient in the use of MS Project and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience and judgement needed to dynamically strike the optimum balance between detail and practical usefulness of schedules.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• The ability to interface with people at all levels both internally and in Customer and Supplier organisations.
• Ability to support projects being executed in the UK and globally.
• Proactive nature with the ability to make things happen.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Scheduling and an engaging ability to promote planning generally.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.

Desirable characteristics

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of basic contractual terms and conditions

You can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Flexible pension with Company Contribution; Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance, healthy lifestyle account.
• 34 days vacation including national holidays and the ability to flex depending on needs.

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