This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
As the Assystem’s Defence Infrastructure account continues to grow, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated Project Planner to support project delivery. Working alongside the Defence Infrastructure Project Manager(s) and PMO function, the Project Planner is the local point for all aspects of planning across the Defence Infrastructure portfolio. This role will be based at our Assystem offices in either Derby or Newcastle, with ad-hoc travel to client and other Assystem offices as required. Assystem are currently implementing our ‘new normal’ flexible working model, which will continue to support a mixture of home and office working across the business.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for planning – production and management of project schedule(s), both internally and externally
Coordination of work packages to schedule, tracking progress vs schedule, resource planning, coordination of sub-contractors
Review and approval of sub-contractor programmes
Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, change, risks and opportunities
Input to proposals relating to manhour estimates and planning
Produce concise, accurate reports of project metrics including critical path analysis to the Defence Infrastructure Lead Team
Requirements:
Primavera P6 to intermediate level (essential)
Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Project
Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without direction/supervision
Good communicator able to provide a clear, concise and accurate summary of project progress, risks to the critical path and metrics
Able to confidently engage with sub-contractors and critically review the accuracy of sub-contractor submissions
Attention to detail
Degree preferred, or other equivalent qualification
Primavera P6 training
Project Management qualification (e.g. APM) would benefit
Experience as a project planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential (particularly Option A and Option C)
Major infrastructure design and build project background highly desirable
Experience of working in the Nuclear or Defence Industry is highly desirable
Nice to have:
Project Management qualification (e.g. APM)
Major infrastructure design and build project background
Experience of working in the Nuclear or Defence Industry
What we offer:
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
8% company pension contributions
Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
Get professional and industry membership fees paid for