Consultant, Project Planner

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Planner at WSP, your role will involve planning, tracking, analyzing, and reporting on projects within the environmental sector. You will work closely with Technical Project Managers, interfacing with various disciplines to ensure high-quality project programs. Your contributions will support the business in financial and resource forecasting.Key Responsibilities:- Assist in the preparation and management of project programmes under the guidance of a Senior Project Planner or Project Manager.- Interface with international colleagues to translate requirements into effective project programs.- Deliver progress reports internally and externally, communicating progress, encountered changes, risks, and issues.- Ensure consistency of programs across the portfolio of work and the Environmental PM Team.- Provide planning advice to project staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients.- Foster a performance culture that enhances delivery for the company and develops individual capabilities.Qualifications Required:- Minimum Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent project/construction management qualification.- Preferable to have PMQ or PFQ certification.- Demonstrable capability in Project Scheduling, with expertise in Primavera P6/Microsoft planning products.- Advanced knowledge of planning philosophies, practices, and techniques.- Significant experience (7 years minimum) in project planning and controlling.- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel/Word for developing tools, Power Bi dashboards, and reports.- Understanding of Project Management principles with commercial awareness.Additional Details:- Employment with WSP India is subject to background verification.- Team leadership and line management capability are essential.- Experience in working with UK personnel and strong English skills are preferred.- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and meet tight deadlines.- Awareness of Primavera Risk Analysis, advance excel, Power Query, and PowerBI tools is advantageous.- Exposure to NEC contracts and UK environmental projects is a plus. As an Assistant Project Planner at WSP, your role will involve planning, tracking, analyzing, and reporting on projects within the environmental sector. You will work closely with Technical Project Managers, interfacing with various disciplines to ensure high-quality project programs. Your contributions will support the business in financial and resource forecasting.Key Responsibilities:- Assist in the preparation and management of project programmes under the guidance of a Senior Project Planner or Project Manager.- Interface with international colleagues to translate requirements into effective project programs.- Deliver progress reports internally and externally, communicating progress, encountered changes, risks, and issues.- Ensure consistency of programs across the portfolio of work and the Environmental PM Team.- Provide planning advice to project staff, subconsultants, contractors, and clients.- Foster a performance culture that enhances delivery for the company and develops individual capabilities.Qualifications Required:- Minimum Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent project/construction management qualification.- Preferable to have PMQ or PFQ certification.- Demonstrable capability in Project Scheduling, with expertise in Primavera P6/Microsoft planning products.- Advanced knowledge of planning philosophies, practices, and techniques.- Significant experience (7 years minimum) in project planning and controlling.- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel/Word for developing tools, Power Bi dashboards, and reports.- Understanding of Project Management principles with commercial awareness.Additional Details:- Employment with WSP India is subject to background verification.- Team leadership and line management capability are essential.- Experience in working with UK personnel and strong English skills are preferred.- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and meet tight deadlines.- Awareness of Primavera Risk Analysis, advance excel, Power Query, and PowerBI tools is advantageous.- Exposure to NEC contracts and UK environmental projects is a plus.

Keyskills :
Project SchedulingPrimavera P6Microsoft ProjectMS ExcelMS WordPower BIProject ManagementTeam LeadershipTime ManagementNEC ContractsCritical Path AnalysisEarned Value TechniquesEnglish CommunicationMultidisciplinary Teamwork