Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Planner on a permanent basis, located in Aberdeenshire (hybrid working)

This is a permanent position with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years. You get to work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Project Planner, you will play an active role in project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes. Providing advice, support and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making.

Key Functions

· Provide a high quality of service to the project manager.

· Managing, mentoring and providing guidance to Planners / Juniors as required depending.

· Review contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirements.

· Develop Construction schedules based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project Manager.

· Support in client schedule negotiations.

· Labour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team.

· Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templates.

· Develop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project Manager.

· Measure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks.

· Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis.

Necessary requirements

· 3rd level qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or hold a strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered

· 5+ years’ experience / demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work

· Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information

· Must be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plans

· Microsoft Project / P6 or Equivalent Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools - Excellent report writing skills

· Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

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