Senior P6 Planner - Water Industry

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RPS Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior P6 Planner to join our Water Team in Warrington, looking after projects related for a variety of major long-term water industry frameworks across the UK.

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

• As a Senior P6 Planner you will be responsible for working as part of a small team in the planning function of utility projects. This will include the production, updating and monitoring of programmes using Primavera P6 under NEC 3&4 Forms of Contract.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 software.
• Coordination of input into the programme from the construction team and take the "lead" on programme development.
• Ensuring the production of up-to-date programmes throughout the duration of projects using P6
• Reviewing construction progress with input from the project team and producing reports as necessary
• Highlighting areas of concern in the construction progress and reviewing mitigation measures with the project team; including compensation events, the cause and effect that this will have.
• Assisting Project Teams with planning related matters and attending meetings with project teams and clients
• Responsible for collation of progress information & production of progress reporting as required.
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive project schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Conduct Project Controls, including cost forecasting, earned value management, risk assessment, and change control.
• Provide Schedule Analysis and Reporting.
• Prepare and deliver regular project progress reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Teams to provide scheduling advice, support change management, and resolve scheduling issues.
• Ensure Data Accuracy and Integrity.
• Provide Programme Manager with monthly reporting Drumbreat .
• Ad hoc client site visits to Lingley Mere (Warrington).
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as and when the Client requires this. Noting - two of the main sites are in Kendal and Warrington

• Expert user of Primavera P6 software.
• A detailed understanding of infrastructure projects, how they are designed, constructed, and commissioned.
• Able to accurately define project schedules and plan with clarity.
• Deep understanding of Project Control principles and techniques, including proficiency in budget and spend management, change control, data analysis, and trend analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, PSP) (Desired)
• Valid UK driving licence.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.