Lead Project Planner

Tetra Tech Limited; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to manage and develop programmes for major infrastructure projects. You will supervise the project controls team and ensure the successful implementation of planning tasks while also establishing relationships with project teams. Applicants should be proficient in industry-standard planning software and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Lead Project Planner who can supervise and develop planning teams.
• Capable of undertaking planning and scheduling functions for major infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in developing programmes from 'first principles'.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project programmes.
• Perform integrity checks on programmes.
• Control and analyze project life cycle activities.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership

Industry-standard planning software

Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis

Communication

Education

MACOSTE, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

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We have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Planner to join the Tetra Tech Project Controls team. Alongside planning responsibilities, this role will support the planning team in their growth and development. There will be opportunity to be involved in strategic decisions for the project controls planning team, working alongside the Project Controls directors.

About You

You will be an experienced Lead Project Planner and scheduler, who will undertake planning and scheduling functions and performance monitoring alongside the supervision and development of the planning team within Project Controls.

Responsibilities

• Development and updating of programmes.
• Submission of NEC-compliant programmes for acceptance.
• Using the principles of DCMA/CIOB Protocol to undertake integrity checks on supply chain and 3 rd party programmes.
• Maintenance, control, analysis and recovery-plan activities, through all stages of the Project Life Cycle.

You will be capable of planning and scheduling major infrastructure, new build and refurbishment construction projects, including those with significant non-routine requirements. You should be proficient in developing programmes from “first principles” and be comfortable with the concepts of three-point estimates of time, the provision of time risk allowance and production of risk-adjusted programmes.

We are looking for an agile practitioner who can build relationships, communicate with and support the projects and programme teams, while bringing an innovative approach to problem solving and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• MACOSTE, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent.
• You should demonstrate a good level of proficiency in the use of industry standard planning software, although training can be provided.
• You should have experience of using all industry-standard planning software, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project (including POL) and Asta Powerproject.
• Experience of Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) would be an advantage. We can provide training in the tools we use to produce Monte Carlo simulations, such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Predict! and RiskHive Arrisca.
• Experience at project level is preferred.
• Experience of Defence sector projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is required.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services