Job Title: Planner
Oxford's client is seeking a skilled
Planner
for a 12-month contract in Birmingham, UK. Main Accountabilities: Analyses project requirements with the project team to ensure all essential work activities have been identified and serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules. Monitors project progress, regularly analysing project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan. Communicates effectively with Project Managers on any deviations or scheduling issues, and provides input for optimizing resources. Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement and works with the project team to define necessary resources for project completion. Works closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify their impact. Integrates material resource requirements with project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to update schedules and optimize procurement activities to meet schedule targets. Participates in project reviews, composes reports, and updates required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Effectively communicates project progress and control issues to the project management team and offers solutions. Requirements: 5 years of experience as a Planner within a similar industry (preferably for EPC projects) Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including mature scheduling methods and tools Operational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the business Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 Self-motivated Willingness to travel when required Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Planner
for a 12-month contract in Birmingham, UK. Main Accountabilities: Analyses project requirements with the project team to ensure all essential work activities have been identified and serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules. Monitors project progress, regularly analysing project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan. Communicates effectively with Project Managers on any deviations or scheduling issues, and provides input for optimizing resources. Establishes a baseline plan for cost performance measurement and works with the project team to define necessary resources for project completion. Works closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify their impact. Integrates material resource requirements with project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to update schedules and optimize procurement activities to meet schedule targets. Participates in project reviews, composes reports, and updates required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Effectively communicates project progress and control issues to the project management team and offers solutions. Requirements: 5 years of experience as a Planner within a similar industry (preferably for EPC projects) Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including mature scheduling methods and tools Operational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the business Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 Self-motivated Willingness to travel when required Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
