If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!
The Assistant Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules for various elements of the WWH project, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.
Responsibilities:**
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project information and establish accurate project timelines.
* Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify critical path activities, and analyze potential delays.
* Prepare and present regular project schedule updates, reports, and forecasts to management and project teams.
* Identify and analyze schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
* Participate in project meetings to discuss schedule status, issues, and proposed solutions.
* Review and incorporate changes into the project schedule, ensuring all revisions are properly documented.
* Assist in the development of project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource loaded schedules.
* Ensure compliance with project planning and scheduling standards and procedures.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.
Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is desirable.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within the infrastructure sector.
* Proficiency in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
* Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
* PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
* Experience with risk analysis and mitigation strategies in project scheduling.
Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.
Equal Opportunities
Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in the infrastructure sector
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
- Experience with schedule risk analysis and mitigation strategies
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- PMP or another relevant project management certification
What We Do
Aureos is a UK-based, multi-disciplinary engineering services provider specializing in energy and transport networks. It designs, engineers, installs, maintains and provides crisis response for critical infrastructure across power, renewable energy, nuclear decommissioning, rail, highways and local government. The company also delivers standalone services and integrated, turn-key solutions, with a stated purpose of helping create a resilient, sustainable and secure future.
