Planner/Scheduler - Programme Performance

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Our Programme Performance team help our clients optimise their P3M services; from aligning the P3M strategy with that of their business, through the development and implementation of operational structures and processes to the programme or project supported by efficient and effective mobilisation, performance management and benchmarking tools.

Our advisory team offers tailored, efficient solutions specific to our client’s individual needs, supported by a team with extensive practical experience. Our services develop in direct response to our clients’ demands and challenges and deliver tangible outcomes and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Planning Engineers are responsible for all activities associated with the preparation and periodic progress reporting of Level 1 and Level 2 schedules.
• Support the project teams with all planning related responsibilities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements.
• Participates and supports the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings.
• Identifies and maintains programme/project milestone and schedule interface activities.

Challenges of the Role:

• Support the planning and scheduling processes that are required to manage contracts and contractor schedules.
• Support the programme's progress and reporting requirements.
• Maintain up to date and accurate schedule interface requirements.
• Adhere to NEC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions.
• Maintain an awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breach.

Specific Skills and Competencies:

• Previous experience in major capital projects (Defence/Infrastructure/Construction).
• Competent user in one of the following tools is a minimum requirement: Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, Palisade @Risk, Safran, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Primavera Risk (Pertmaster), PRISM (Cost Management System).
• Demonstrable ability of following documented processes and governance and the ability & agility to innovate in creative ways to meet the challenges of the changing project environment using client specific software.
• Previous experience in working with risk managers, cost managers and project controls teams.
• Experience in completing Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Experience in and an understanding of Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis.
• Understanding of risk and cost loaded schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject preferred.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications.
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management.

Other Essential Requirements:

Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC) and in order to do so will need to be:

• APMG PPC (Project Planning, Monitoring & Controls).
• APM PFQ (Working towards PMQ) or PRINCE2.
• IRM L2 or MoR Practitioner.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in Planning & Scheduling role.

Additional Information

Our inspired employees share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We also encourage our staff to strive to ‘make a difference’ and become involved in various working committees and forums.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and company benefits which include a generous pension scheme, discounted private life assurance, medical and health insurance for you and your family, corporate gym membership allowance, parental leave, social events, health and wellbeing assessments, purchasing annual leave, flu vaccinations and employee assistance program.

Turner & Townsend value greatly and have a focus on Corporate Responsibilities (CR), including a day’s leave entitlement to support a local charity or community activity along with the opportunity to participate in several office events held throughout the year.

Turner & Townsend complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) which requires public U.S. companies to meet strict reporting and security standards. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, and are to be adhered to where applicable.