Principal Project Planner 14710

Mott MacDonald seeks a Principal Project Planner to lead scheduling and planning for complex global projects within its Global Delivery Services Centre.

This consultant role sits within the Global Delivery Services Centre (GDSC), a unit focused on improving project delivery worldwide. The position provides expert planning and scheduling support for multiple intricate projects, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project that satisfy all contractual terms.
• Align schedules with the contracted scope by defining Work Breakdown Structures and resource profiles.
• Drive the approval process for baseline schedules through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Oversee regular schedule updates and coordinate with project managers to track status.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide specialized insights on scheduling matters.
• Validate actual progress, monitor deviations, and suggest corrective measures.
• Produce detailed progress reports featuring S Curves, Critical Path analysis, and Earned Value management data.
• Prepare comprehensive Schedule Update Reports highlighting progress, variances, and mitigation strategies.
• Assess the impact of changes and support the creation of cost plans and cash flow datasets.
• Configure enterprise data within schedules to ensure alignment with third-party systems and budgets.
• Conduct rigorous schedule integrity checks and reviews for both internal and external clients.
• Perform internal and external Schedule Assurance activities, addressing any identified issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 15 years of hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities remotely.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Significant experience in a professional planning or scheduling role.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced project management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with other project management software tools.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP).

What the company offers

• Support for work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Agile working options.
• Critical illness and compassionate leave.
• Paternity Leave.
• Group term life insurance and Group medical insurance coverage.
• Career mobility options.
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities.
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About the company

The GDSC team champions excellence in technical and digital disciplines. The team supports projects at every stage of the lifecycle from concept to completion. Work is conducted to international design standards and regulations to meet high benchmarks of quality and innovation.

• Champions excellence in technical and digital disciplines.
• Supports projects at every stage of the lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Work is conducted to international design standards and regulations to meet high benchmarks of quality and innovation.