Are you an experienced project planner looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment? A prestigious client in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking a Senior Project Planner for a permanent employed position. This role offers the chance to work on multi-disciplined, multi-sector projects, providing critical support in planning, scheduling, and controlling processes.

The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating work environment where their expertise will directly influence project success. This role not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to mentor and guide junior planners, thereby shaping the future of project planning within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver high-quality service to project managers, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Review contract documentation, highlighting key schedule and tracking requirements.
- Develop construction schedules based on high-level targets and work breakdown structures (WBS) from project managers.
- Support client schedule negotiations, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Labour and metrics load schedules based on inputs from the commercial team.
- Develop trackers and reporting templates, ensuring accurate and timely project updates.
- Create fully integrated construction schedules in collaboration with main contractors and project managers.
- Measure and track weekly progress, validating with the commercial team every 2-3 weeks.
- Identify and communicate potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Proven experience in project planning within multi-disciplined, multi-sector environments.
- Strong ability to develop and manage construction schedules, including labour and metrics loading.
- Proficient in negotiating and influencing favourable outcomes in client schedule discussions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, fact-based answers to key management questions.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring and guiding junior planners.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Proficiency in developing trackers, reporting templates, and integrated schedules.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project planner who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment and is eager to take on a leadership role. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, this position offers the perfect platform to showcase your skills and expertise.

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