Project Planner

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Planner is responsible for planning, developing and monitoring the Billable Works annual and future years projects programme, for multiple home and estate improvements projects across the MOD Service Family Accommodation.

Ensure timely and highly accurate input for all project updates, and oversight of project delivery for financial forecasting purposes. To maintain complete overview of the full programme from inception through to project delivery, escalate emerging risks to the programme, schedule the internal resources and undertake all reporting.

Manage the requests process for new projects, maintaining the ‘Service Register’ of future projects, and working with the Asset Manager to undertake data analysis to assist in creating future programmes of work, known as the Forward Additional Service Programme (FASP).

Work closely with the client, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Amey Pre-construction, Commercial and Operational Management teams providing reporting information and KPI measurement data.  This Opportunity is remote however Full Driving License is essential and ability and willingness to travel across the contract.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 Per Week

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them.

You will be responsible for:

• Oversee and manage the projects programme, documenting the project process from inception, preconstruction & approvals, through to project completion. Ensuring accurate and timely updating of project updates.
• Reporting and data analysis function. Regular progress reporting for budgetary purposes, Contract KPI’s (monthly and quarterly), management meetings.
• FASP – annual program to be established for delivery within predetermined Client financial periods.
• Manage Service Register for future project requests.
• Work closely with the Preconstruction Manager to program site surveys and maintain pace for the preparation of projects, and the Procurement Manager achieve client commercial approval of project works, such they may be delivered by the Area Teams
• Identify budgetary, resource and program issues that need to be addressed.
• Work with the Asset Management team, actively inform the future works programs (FASP)
• Confer with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Amey Operational teams to agree priorities of Billable Works projects on a regular basis.
• Support management in providing optimal solutions to client requirements
• Understand operational priorities of the client, develop and maintain close working and effective relationships with DIO.
• Work closely with our ecologist to develop programming solutions to meet the ecological timing constraints as set out by the ecologist.
• Liaise with the local Amey Operations team to ensure site updates are fully communicated through the programme and reporting updates.
• Manage cost and stakeholder expectation through excellent communication to ensure project value limits are not exceeded.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to support the management and mitigation of contract risk.
• Contribute to the production of Forward Asset Service Plan (FASP)

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to maintain full, accurate, ownership of the Billable Works projects programme.  Report Performance and Risk to the Contract Manager, continually improving reporting through Power Bi or similar.  

Undertake data analytics to develop and prioritise programmes of works.  Work closely with our ecologist to develop programming solutions to meet the ecological timing constraints as set out by the ecologist.  Develop future years programmes of works.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Experience in a project planning/scheduling role, including resource and cost loading/forecasting.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical and highly organised
• Strong, demonstrable, Microsoft expertise including Project, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Self-motivated programme performance and analyse the data to provide insightful reports which allow for decision making
• High level of communication skills
• A team player, who can work within a team to identify synergies and help solve any problems together

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at Amey

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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