Senior Planner

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment have been engaged exclusively to source a Senior Planner on an initial 6 month contract. Our client is a successful, PE backed business providing a range of services across renewables, oil and gas and ocean services. This role is based in Kingswells on a hybrid basis (three days in the office, two days from home). Our client offers flexible working, career development and a competitive day rate.

As a Senior Planner, your main responsibility will be to provide a proactive and robust planning service throughout project lifecycle from tendering to project closeout. To apply, candidates must be available at short notice.

The Opportunity                               

  • Preparation of project plans for assigned projects throughout project lifecycle ensuring successful integration with client plan
  • Ensure project baselines are set and agreed by all stakeholders taking into consideration any scheduling/contractual constraints
  • Establish and maintain the project(s) WBS and coding structure in line with Planning Procedure and Customer specific demands
  • Monitor project progress including preparation of project S-curves and initiating corrective action where required
  • Highlight in timely manner potential schedule risks and opportunities
  • Ownership and optimisation of regional resource forecast taking into consideration all approved and probable work
  • Chair scheduling meetings as required e.g. priorities meeting / 4 week look ahead
  • Work alongside broader members of project controls team e.g. Estimating, Cost Control & Procurement to ensure successful delivery of all client / contractual requirements & continuous improvement
  • Gather accurate progress and expended hours to facilitate productivity reporting
  • Support other client, project or contractual reporting as required

Background and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years planning experience
  • Previous subsea experience is beneficial
  • Knowledge of broader project controls remit
  • Experience of using ERP systems
  • Proficient in use of Primavera P6 (preferable)
  • Degree qualified in relevant subject (preferable)

Flexibility and Benefits

  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week)
  • Flexible working
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent working environment

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Morgan McPherson at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment on morgan.mcpherson@cooperparry.com. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.