Scheduler / Project Planner

Our client is s seeking to recruit a Scheduler/Project Planner within our Industry Business Sector. This business sector contains a number of blue chip client organisations and as a result some of the projects our client work on are high profile and have a high capital value. We are looking for individuals that can manage project scheduling activities on site for the client and form part of a team approach to project delivery. The Candidate will be a key member of the relevant site based client team and have the responsibility of day to day client liaison. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic individual with an experienced background of scheduling in the Industry sector, ideally process, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical, or nuclear to join our team; in return our client will provide the necessary support to develop your career to the next level. The Manchester team has recently won some work in Macclesfield which will require candidates to be on site (office) 4 days a week.
Role Responsibilities:
• Provision of a Scheduling service to single or multiple projects within a portfolio
• Experience with Scheduling applications in Primavera P6
• Assist in the preparation and update of individual Project Schedules as required
• Coordinate with the project QS to ensure cost / schedule integration
• Ensure monthly updates of all schedules are completed before the end of the month for reporting.
• Carry out the schedule control in accordance with the client process and procedures
• Support the Project Manager in all aspects of setting up the project Master Schedule
• Initiate, maintain and follow-up the Project Master Schedule and critical path for the Project
• Perform technical schedule analysis (review of float, logic, etc.) for the schedule as well as updates and
revisions during the life of the project.
• Make sure that all contractor schedules are in line with the Project Master Schedule
• Initiate and monitor the progress measurement in the project
• Initiate, co-ordinate and review all time estimates required during the project life cycle
• Validate accuracy and completeness of all Project Controls Scheduling information
• Provide on regular basis look ahead schedule including previous period, present period, upcoming period.
• Perform What if analyses whenever necessary and propose corrective actions to be taken in order to bring
the project back on track
• Monitor agreed corrective actions
• Draft the Time related sections of the monthly progress report and all other local reports with the respect to
schedule and progress
• Understand and assist with earned value / progress measurement systems, reflecting productivity trends, as
necessary.
• Assist in managing, controlling and tracking the project cashflow against the baseline budget
Candidate requirements:
•Degree qualified (in an engineering or construction related subject) or learnt by experience with 5 to 10 years related experience
• Conversant in all aspects of scheduling duties
• Referral of potential problem areas to Team Leader
• Ability to work with the minimum of supervision and on own initiative
• Ability to communicate at all levels