Senior Project Planner<\/p>\n
\tOur client, a leader in the mining and construction industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to manage and optimise complex project schedules across large-scale Mining, EPCM and Construction projects.
\n\tThe successful candidate will ensure accurate planning, monitoring and reporting, while maintaining effective communication between project stakeholders and driving schedule performance throughout the project life cycle. This position is based on-site in the North West, with travel as required.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 10 years\u2019 proven Project Planning experience within large-scale, multi-disciplined Mining, EPCM, and Construction projects.
\n\tAdvanced proficiency in\u00a0Primavera P6,\u00a0MS Projects, and\u00a0Excel.
\n\tTertiary technical qualification or relevant certifications (e.g., National Diploma, B Tech, PMP, PMI-SP) will be advantageous.<\/p>\n
Roles and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tEstablish and maintain effective interfaces between Owners, Consultants\/EPCM\u2019s, and Contractors.
\n\tLead schedule optimisation exercises and implement best-practice planning tools to enhance deliverables.
\n\tDevelop and maintain project schedules from Level 1\u20135, including milestone schedules, histograms, s-curves, and related documentation.
\n\tReview and refine the project schedule management plan, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
\n\tLead baseline development and progress updates of the Project Master Schedule while maintaining alignment of all participant schedules.
\n\tMonitor and verify detailed EPCM and Contractor schedule progress updates, identify bottlenecks, deviations and delays, and recommend fast-tracking or recovery methods.
\n\tReview and monitor reports from Consultants and Contractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project reporting requirements.
\n\tConduct claim analysis, schedule dispute resolution, and provide recommendations based on applicable contracts.
\n\tIdentify and mitigate project and schedule risks, and develop prioritised project workstreams to meet objectives.
\n\tPresent regular updates and board-level reports, including critical path analysis, schedule deviations, recovery alternatives, and look-ahead analyses.
\n\tDevelop additional micro-schedules and provide ad-hoc critical schedule support as needed.
\n\tAssist consultants, EPCM, and contractor planners when required to ensure project success.<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 2026-08-31<\/p>\n
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