Strategic Project Planner: Schedule, Cost & Change

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent project management firm in Leeds is seeking a Project Planner to join their Project Controls team. The successful candidate will manage high-profile construction projects and perform comprehensive performance reporting. You will identify trends, manage schedules, and collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure project success. Ideal applicants will have a degree and experience with project management tools like Oracle Primavera. The position offers a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive culture and diversity

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme Controls Management, Earned Value Management, or Project Controls.
• Degree education with relevant industry experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline.
• Lead the project's time, cost, and quality evaluations.
• Act as the key point of contact for the client.
• Work closely with cost managers to establish a market-tested cost baseline.
• Create and manage the master project schedule.

Skills

Programme Controls Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Oracle Primavera

MS Project

Excel

PRISM

Job description

A prominent project management firm in Leeds is seeking a Project Planner to join their Project Controls team. The successful candidate will manage high-profile construction projects and perform comprehensive performance reporting. You will identify trends, manage schedules, and collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure project success. Ideal applicants will have a degree and experience with project management tools like Oracle Primavera. The position offers a supportive and flexible work environment.