Perform analysis and scenario modelling for any potential project change and be able to provide risks, issues, cost, resource and delay analysis.
Work closely with project, commercial and finance managers and members of the wider project team to ensure project schedules are accurately developed, maintained, resource and cost loaded.
Develop and maintain plans in accordance with Siemens Rail Automation UK project management, planning and PM@Siemens procedures and processes.
Promote and improve planning and controls within the organisation.
Work closely with the central Bids & Tendering team to ensure tender plans are developed through the mobilisation process into contract plans
Perform critical path analysis and advise of possible actions and areas of concern.
Build and maintain close working relationships with client representatives and work collaboratively to find the most efficient and effective planning and controls solutions.
Be the technical planning expert ensuring consistent application of standards and procedures, including templates and guidance and support to your project team
Work closely with site and possession planners to ensure cohesion between these different activities and the main project schedule.
Ensure that the periodic project reporting requirements are met for both internal and client through the provision of KPI, EV, schedule delay and critical path analysis reports as required.
Requirements
rail planning
problem solving
communication
primavera
ms project
project management
Experience of planning major infrastructure projects preferably in the rail industry.
Practiced analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated with sound interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an assertive style of behaviour.
Technical planning expert to advanced Primavera level with knowledge and use of other planning tool such as MS Project
Experience of working with project/programme management both internally and in the client organisation.