Senior Design Planner

Company Description

The UK government has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design engineering & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Logikal in 2023, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition by combining strengths with a long-established provider of expertise to the transport & infrastructure sectors. We deliver professional services within PMO project delivery, particularly in the areas of project planning, project controls, risk management and enhanced business intelligence.

Based on these solid foundations, our team continues to build on its existing capability and has ambitious plans to develop its reach within both the transport & infrastructure sectors and through the additional opportunities offered via the Assystem network within the nuclear sector.

Our objectives will ultimately be defined by our ability to attract and retain those talented individuals who share our vision and wish to join us in shaping the future.

Job Description

Our clients' Project Controls serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of the project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As a Programme Intermediate Scheduler, you will be working within either the Project Management Office (PMO) or the Delivery Programmes.

The post holder will support the delivery of a discrete area of scope within the PMO or Programme Area they are assigned, reporting into either the Programme Senior Scheduler or Programme Schedule Lead.  They will adhere to the Project Controls Execution Plan and the Schedule Functional Guidelines which ensures we operate and deliver controls within the governance structure, organisation and delivery model.  They will ensure Schedule activities are being carried out in an efficient manor in accordance with calendars and deadlines established on the project.  They will be proactive in their approach to driving innovation and excellence.

The candidate should have experience of working on in a construction environment and they will have experience of working on an integrated schedule and have basic understanding of how integrated Project Controls management information is achieved.  The candidate should be proactive and collaborative, while also inquisitive and willing to challenge outputs provided by those within the team and the supply chain they interact with.  They should be able to participate in workshops, and where relevant lead on lead on schedule topics.  They should be able to collaborate with the project teams to develop schedules from first principles and / or summarise supply chain schedules, identify key interfaces, drive efficiencies, opportunities and mitigations. 

They will have experience of working with the supply chain, multi discipline teams and Project Managers to ensure that all schedule related activities are carried out effectively.  They will have a general understanding of commercial matters relating to the schedule, and be able to review supplier schedule submissions, to ensure that the schedules are compliant with the Contract requirements, contain the required schedule information and be willing to escalate issues that don’t align with the overall objectives.  They will be comfortable to present schedule related material and support workshops to assure supply chain submissions, deep dive critical issues, mitigate schedule pressures, peer review other schedules. 

They should be able to demonstrate their ability to prioritize multiple schedule related activities to support successful delivery.

• Liaising with the supply chain to assurance contract compliance of their Schedule related information
• Support the successful delivery of the integrated schedule and schedule related information relating to their scope of work.
• Support the wider schedule team with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the on-time production and quality of month end IWS forecast, baseline and Performance Reports for their direct scope of works.
• Support stakeholder management to ensure successful delivery of SZC.

Qualifications

Essential

• All items detailed above in the Job Description section.
• Experience working in the design and construction environment.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good planning and scheduling knowledge
• Experience in Primavera P6
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with the wider team to develop programmes from first principles, as well as an ability to assure suppliers’ programmes.
• Understanding of Schedule Hierarchy, Schedule integration, and Schedule change.
• Understanding of various contracts (such as NEC, FIDIC) and how they relate to the schedule.
• Understanding in construction management
• Deliverables focused and a good problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations
• Pragmatic approach to scheduling
• Willing to be flexible and offer to help other team members as and when required
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• Understanding of QSRA
• Understanding of the Design processes
• Understanding of CDM and the impact on the schedule.
• Stakeholder management
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques as described in APM Guidelines or similar learned society
• Associate membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar association with association certifications.
• User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems, particularly Power BI.
• Experience in the Civil Nuclear sector.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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3 days a week in London / Suffolk office Hybrid remote/in-office

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.