Project Planner

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before you can apply for a job. About the roleOur work matters to millions. Itll matter to you too. Join our Rail team as a Project Planner on the CRSA Contract and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.What you'll be doingAs a/an Project Planner, you will have the following accountabilities:To interact and become a key member of the project delivery team providing a quality service to support the effective delivery of the project.To interact and support the effective information sharing / collection with all the project stakeholders in an appropriate manner.Prepare a project work breakdown structure and plan / schedule which can deliver the project objectives and providing effective project performance measurement and reporting.To develop the appropriate quality plan / schedule in line with the project scheduling principles and processes.Monitor and progress the plan / schedule and make changes as required. Develop recovery schedules and contingency plans in order to meet changed objectives as necessary.Report actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomesHighlight key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend solutions to correct the position.Monitor and audit contractor plans. Monitor contractors planning processes so that they comply with Network Rail procedure requirements.Interrogate contractors statement of progress for schedule adherence and payment purposes.Identify key resource requirements and monitor that these are properly booked and availability is maintained.Who we're looking forThe following qualities/experience are essential:Relevant experience in the successful scheduling of engineering projects.Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.Experience of using a number of project management scheduling tools & techniquesWhy work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.About usOur Rail business has an extensive legacy of rail expertise. Our teams safely deliver complex projects, from consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance. Using advanced plant and machinery, and unique innovations, we provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.Our aim is to improve the passengers experience, and our teams create better journeys by increasing network capacity, improving reliability, and making our railways more efficient and sustainable.At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyoneTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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