Trainee Project Planner You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Location: Bristol, Warrington and Glasgow The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.The Experis Academy has an exciting and unique opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled to become highly skilled Project Planners working for a clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning company. This is a great opportunity to join Experis ever growing Academy division where you will be trained and developed whilst representing Experis on one of our leading engineering accounts. Our Academy programmes train and develop wider talent pools who work towards become permanent members of our industry leading customers.We are looking for ambitious candidates who possess strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in project planning, then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding customer facing and team working skills. You will be given the opportunity to work within a delivery environment, supporting on Project Planning activities for projects/programmes. It will also enable you to collaborate with likeminded individuals to help solve complex problems within the nuclear and infrastructure space. As part of the programme, you will be provided with the necessary tools, experience, and training to help develop your skills within project, programme and portfolio management (P3M). You will receive best in class training within project management, planning and controls, Primavera (planning/scheduling tool) and Excel. Courses will also cover soft skills such as negotiation presentation, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. The training is centred around scenario-based learning, where you will be involved in practical application workshops. Day to Day Responsibilities will include: Implementing and maintaining the Project structures Developing and maintaining the Project integrated schedule.Ensuring alignment between the integrated scheduling toolset and the companies financial and material demand toolset. Regular status update of the integrated schedule and the provision of metrics and schedule analysis of the impact to the project.Resource/cost loaded schedules to inform the IBP and also to provide financial status of the projectTo fit the minimum criteria to apply, applicants must possess the following attributes:Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidentlyAbility to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the business.Superior analytical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesA forward thinker who pre-empts potential problemsProfessional commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills Previous experience working in a delivery environment within engineering/project/construction management or any other related field that is delivery focused and output driven.BenefitsCompetitive salary based on a 37 hour working week, with bonus opportunitiesGain an entry point into a market leading clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning organisation and the opportunity to secure a high-profile roleA sophisticated training programme comprised of online and in role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demandGain, highly sought after qualifications Other benefits includeContributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidaysMaternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay
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Project Planner