Project Planner

My Engineering client, based in Hamilton, is recruiting for a Project Planner to collaborate with Project Teams to produce schedules and reporting data to facilitate successful project delivery.

Reporting to the Lead Planner, the Project Planner based in Hamilton will be responsible for delivering resourced, robust baseline project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• To coordinate and produce project plans and associated documents and report (“S” curves, Histograms, Tabulated resource/progress data)
• Ensure all services and deliverables meet Company, Client and Project requirements.
• To promote good working relations with the planning team, other project departments and client representatives
• Commitment to and promotion of company values and ensuring the realisation of company and project health, safety, environmental, quality and ethics, systems, policies and procedures
• Assisting with the developing and maintaining of Project Planning and Costing processes to meet business requirements
• Support priority management including use of Kanbans
• Ensuring adequate levels of understanding and competence within the broader business in the use of EVA/EVM systems, tools and reports
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the goals and values of the company
• Approach tasks with dedication and perseverance, ensuring the realization of company and project objectives
• Possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey information, instructions, and updates to team members, stakeholders, and management
• Be adaptable and open to change, as the project environment may evolve
• Embrace new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to enhance planning processes
• Display leadership qualities by inspiring and motivating team members
• Lead by example, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in planning, costing, and project execution. Proactively identify issues and propose effective solutions
• Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in planning activities
• Self-motivated individual who can demonstrate commitment to the tasks entrusted to them
• Prepared to work both independently, showing initiative and as part of a team
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and individuals
• Encourage teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and a collective approach to project success
• Uphold high ethical standards and integrity in all interactions
• Build trust among team members and stakeholders through transparent and honest communication
• Embrace a learning orientation by seeking opportunities for personal and professional development

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• HNC or equivalent
• Previous planning experience, responsible for large-sized projects or large sized-sub-element of a major project
• Proficient in Primavera P6
• IT/Computer literate with experience in MSP and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets