Scheduling and Planning Coordinator

Shape and drive integrated programme schedules in a high-security, high-impact environment.

Our Client has a requirement for a Planning Coordinator, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Scotland.

Role Purpose:

• Responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating integrated programme schedules
• Work closely with programme planners to ensure key milestones, critical dates and interdependencies are accurately captured and delivered
• Act as the planning interface across a complex environment
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders to challenge assumptions and support informed decision-making
• Identify risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning
• Produce clear schedules and reports to support programme delivery
• Contribute to integrated planning reviews, baseline change control, progress reporting and stakeholder coordination
• Operate effectively within a highly regulated, security-sensitive environment
• Undertake travel to UK sites for meetings and workshops as required

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and communicate integrated programme schedules
• Work collaboratively with programme planners to deliver agreed milestones and dependencies
• Challenge discrepancies, risks and issues within schedules and planning data
• Support the identification of risks, opportunities and mitigation actions
• Contribute to integrated planning and schedule reviews
• Support baseline change control activities
• Produce progress reports and planning updates for stakeholders
• Engage and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse detailed planning data to support decision-making

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Schedule/Planning role
• Primavera P6 Practitioner
• Available to work on Base full time at a minimum of 2 days maximum of 4 days per week depending on business need as agreed by Line Manager
• Sole UK National Citizen
• SC clearance held or to be gained in advance of commencing in the role on site
• Sound knowledge of schedule/planning process and management including baseline change process
• Ability to objectively analyse data and information to form a big-picture view of planning
• Ability to process detailed information to identify trends
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Hands-on experience of managing delivery and stakeholder management
• Good Microsoft Office / IT skills

Desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of their industry
• Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level
• Ability to be agile and react to changes in the business environment
• Experience of managing schedule/planning activities in a complex live operational environment
• Experience of working in a complex collaborative environment
• Qualifications & Training (Desirable):
• Experience of working as a scheduler/planner ideally in a government project delivery environment
• APM Project Management Qualification
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
• Management of Risk (M_o_R)
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Planning Coordinator looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.