Job details

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Job Purpose:

As a Project Planner, you will play a key role in the successful execution of Projects by creating project plans, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.

You will ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope and within budget.

As a Project Planner your main responsibilities would be to: 

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including project managers, team members, and clients, to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that include timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Identify potential risks and create risk mitigation strategies.
• Define project dependencies and critical path analysis.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project tasks can be completed on schedule.
• Coordinate with department managers and team leads to secure necessary resources.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project tasks can be completed on schedule.
• Coordinate with department managers and team leads to secure necessary resources.
• Track project progress and performance against established baselines.
• Identify and report deviations from the project plan.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to keep the project on track.
• Track project progress and performance against established baselines.
• Identify and report deviations from the project plan.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to keep the project on track.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Keep records of project-related decisions and actions taken.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project specifications.
• Implement quality control processes and inspections as needed.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and monitor expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and address budget variances. 

You’ll have relevant experience in: 

• Proven experience in project planning and management.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards (if applicable).

Relevant Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as project management, business administration, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or other relevant certifications from organizations like the Project Management Institute (PMI)

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply.

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Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.