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Project Planner

Job type: Permanent

Specialism: Planning

Location: Southwark

Ref: PP

Join the Enable Group within a supportive and diverse group who always strive to do the right thing for our people, environment and communities. We have a passion for social value and are doing great work in the communities in which we work to help and support with the work we do, aiming to create infrastructure solutions with lasting community value.

The Enable Infrastructure proudly delivers infrastructure solutions going above and beyond for our customer and leaving lasting legacy within the community.

The identity and structure of our businesses reflect how we operate and see ourselves now and into the future – as a ‘Team of Teams’ comprised of sector specialists and experts, that together enable the possible and deliver infrastructure solutions for a range of communities, clients and customers.

We seek to provide our people with a working environment that is rewarding and challenging, where people can enjoy working, feel valued and develop their skills. Our employees understand and live by our values which breeds passion and quality to the forefront of performance where our culture is fair and good work is rewarded.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Planner to join our busy team working on a variety of projects including rail civils and power, energy and renewables.

As the Planner at Enable, you will manage the evaluation of project time for the project and correlate cost and risk assessment. You will also manage project planning systems, policies and standards and ensure compliance of planning activities across individual projects to support the successful delivery of projects.

• Manage the integrated P6 programme meeting the internal / external reporting timelines.
• Correlate schedule, cost and risk assessment through integrated solutions to influence critical path analysis thus providing robust/quality plans for decision making.
• Lead in What-if scenario planning providing integrated solutions to programme/project conflicts and recoveries.
• Manage and monitor processes to integrate scheduling from across all projects within the area of work.
• Work closely with Project Managers to maintain programme schedules, and manage the interface between schedules.
• Support contractor requirements working with the Planning Manager and/ or Project Controls Manager.  Sustain – lead the evaluation of contractor interface reporting including earned value management performance.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams and external stakeholders (including suppliers, regulatory bodies, and the Department for Transport) where necessary to integrate all time, cost and quality information to support the monitoring of project performance.
• Capture and communicate best practice project planning policy, processes and procedures across the business to drive continuous improvement, and provide specialist advice where required.
• Manage the development of your team member(s), motivate and inspire, set and review annual objectives, provide constant feedback, identify any training needs, mentor/ coach, keep team member(s) informed and engaged. Provide support and advice to your team member(s) at all times and ensure that all tasks are being delivered to a high level of quality.

Qualifications:

• Strong track record of achievement in planning and project management within large scale infrastructure projects.
• Qualified in P6 primavera planning.
• Experienced in using MS Projects
• Understanding of SSOWP NR Standards 044 and 019 (e-learning module)
• NEC Contract awareness

Experience:

• P6 planning experience in Civils or electrical infrastructure construction projects.
• MS Projects experience
• Project controls knowledge/experience
• Earned Value management knowledge
• Microsoft BI training/appreciations.
• Demonstrable understanding of commercial elements within large, complex projects, and a track record of achievement in complex projects.

What we provide

• In addition to a passion for a strong work-life balance and flexibility/core hours working, you can expect:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday,
• Additional leave purchase scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• An inclusive and diverse environment, embracing the variety of cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a network of positive mental health champions
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our social value program

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