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Assystem logoAssystem ยท Newcastle, UK
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Requirements

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Degree preferred, or other equivalent qualification
  • ๐Ÿ“š Primavera P6 training
  • ๐Ÿ… Project Management qualification (e.g. APM) would benefit
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Experience as a project planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential (particularly Option A and Option C)
  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธMajor infrastructure design and build project background highly desirable
  • โš›๏ธ Experience of working in the Nuclear or Defence Industry is highly desirable
  • Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
  • These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
  • We will consider Inside IR35 Contractors or permanent staff.

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Planner ๐Ÿ“ Location: Derby or Newcastle As the Assystem's Defence Infrastructure account continues to grow, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated Project Planner to support project delivery. Working alongside the Defence Infrastructure Project Manager(s) and PMO function, the Project Planner is the local point for all aspects of planning across the Defence Infrastructure portfolio. This role will be based at our Assystem offices in either Derby or Newcastle, with ad-hoc travel to client and other Assystem offices as required. Assystem are currently implementing our 'new normal' flexible working model, which will continue to support a mixture of home and office working across the business. Your missions: ๐Ÿ“… Responsible for planning - production and management of project schedule(s), both internally and externally. ๐Ÿ”— Coordination of work packages to schedule, tracking progress vs schedule, resource planning, coordination of sub-contractors. โœ… Review and approval of sub-contractor programmes. ๐Ÿค Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, change, risks and opportunities. ๐Ÿ“Š Input to proposals relating to manhour estimates and planning. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Produce concise, accurate reports of project metrics including critical path analysis to the Defence Infrastructure Lead Team. Why join the community of Switchers? As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes: ๐Ÿ’ฅ25 days of annual leave + bank holidays ๐Ÿ’ฅ8% company pension contributions ๐Ÿ’ฅHealthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care ๐Ÿ’ฅEmployee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more ๐Ÿ’ฅGet professional and industry membership fees paid for. Essential skills and behaviours ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Primavera P6 to intermediate level (essential) ๐Ÿ’ป Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Project ๐Ÿš€ Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines without direction/supervision ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Good communicator able to provide a clear, concise and accurate summary of project progress, risks to the critical path and metrics ๐Ÿค Able to confidently engage with sub-contractors and critically review the accuracy of sub-contractor submissions ๐Ÿ” Attention to detail


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