Senior 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

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are recruiting for a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Planner to join our Gatwick Team.

Job title: Senior Planner

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Planner, you will lead the evaluation of the project time for the relevant programme of works (sector) and correlate cost and risk assessments. Provide guidance to the supply chain to articulate requirements for planning.

This function accountability shall include, but is not limited to:

• Assist the Planning Manager in developing the programme structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars and dates to be used, aligned with the Cost Break Down Structure (CBS) and Employer`s data dictionary.
• Help to develop cost and resource loaded programmes during submission in accordance with the required delivery milestones.
• Ensuring the programme meets all required access dates, milestones and key dates in compliance with the Employer’s Planning requirements, contract data and works information.
• Contribute to assessing programme risks and programme risk analysis, including the development and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Progress monitoring and regular updating of the programme, including forecasting potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures to the Planning Manager.
• Cooperation with the Project Controls Manager, Reporting Manager and Change Management in related construction programme matters.
• Liaise with different stakeholders and other works packages to communicate the agreed construction planning approach and share best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Appraisal, review and assessment of supply chain programmes and inclusion in the main programme as required.
• Maintain short and medium-term programmes to check main programme objectives are met.
• Support in “what-if” scenario Planning, providing integrated solutions to Project conflicts and recoveries.
• Support the Planning Manager in ad-hoc business requirements as required.
• Support the Planning Manager in leading the Planners about setting objectives, reviewing performance and anticipating selection and promotion decisions to confirm that Planning Engineers have the necessary skills and understanding to deliver the team’s objectives; and
• Capture, implement and share best practice Project Planning policy, processes and procedures across the business to drive continuous improvement, and provide specialist advice where required

Business Development 

• Actively identifying opportunities that will help develop Assystems network & services
• Attending/participating in Assystems knowledge sharing & networking events
• Providing market research to sector leads
• Running Project Controls Maturity Assessments

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working on major infrastructure & construction projects ​
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel & Primavera P6
• Solid understanding of EVM & Project Reporting
• Exceptional communication – you must be able to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work effectively under pressure & meet deadlines

Good to have:

• Experience working for a consultancy
• Experience creating dashboards – Power BI / Tableau
• Professional Membership​

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

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.