AIT Engineering Planner

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A satellite technology company based in Guildford is seeking an AIT Engineering Planner to manage planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across teams. The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, proficiency in tools like MS Project and SAP, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. This position is initially for 6 months, offering the chance to contribute to vital project milestones in a dynamic operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or technical administration role.
• Ability to interpret complex project data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed work package schedules and resource plans.
• Collaborate with managers to allocate resources across projects.
• Track progress against schedules and budgets, preparing reports.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Resource management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking abilities

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Reports To

AIT Manager

Key Purpose of Job

The AIT Engineering Planner is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and resource management of work across teams, functional areas, and projects. This role combines technical administration, resource planning, and project coordination to ensure efficient delivery of project milestones and objectives.

The role requires exceptional organisational skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimise resource allocation, monitor project progress, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Planning and Scheduling:

   Develop and maintain detailed work package schedules, resource plans, and timelines using planning tools such as MS Project or SAP.

   Ensure work package plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with overall team and project objectives.

   Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and dependencies.

2. 2. Resource Management:

   Collaborate with Functional Managers, Work Package Managers (WPMs), and Project Managers to allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and functional areas.

   Maintain a holistic view of resource availability, utilisation, and workload, updating resource managers on a monthly cycle (as a minimum).

   Assist in forecasting resource requirements for bids, upcoming projects, and long-term planning.

3. 3. Work Package Monitoring and Reporting:

   Track progress against schedules, budgets, and resource plans, identifying variances and escalating risks as needed.

   Prepare and present reports on project advancements, KPIs, milestones, and overall team performance.

   Support Project Controllers and WPMs with EAC (Estimate at Completion), ETC (Estimate to Complete), and other financial metrics for Work Packages.

4. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration:

   Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between planning, execution, and project objectives.

   Act as a point of contact for resource requests and conflicts, proposing solutions to keep projects on track.

   Facilitate communication between technical teams, Functional Managers, and external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and timelines.

5. 5. Process Improvement:

   Identify and implement opportunities for improving planning, resource management, and document control processes.

   Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices in project management.

   Provide training or guidance to team members on planning tools and systems as needed.

Person Specification

Previous Experience

• Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or technical administration role.

• Proficiency in project management and planning tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent software.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and identify trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.

• High attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or technical administration role.

• Proficiency in project management and planning tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent software.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and identify trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.

• High attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operation.

Location

Guildford

Contract type

Please note that this contract will need to be processed through one of our sub-contracting partners, and we will be happy to put you in contact with them.

Contract duration

Initially 6 months