Job Description

JOB REQUISITES



Role Summary

The project planner person role will be required to plan, manage and monitor works using project

management tools, including the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, etc. The Project Planner

will be required to lead small project planning/ controlling assignments, assist senior planners on large

projects and extract accurate information, and check the work completed by junior planners for

quality delivery of project scheduling works within the given time and cost. Experience in project

schedules for UK Rail Industry projects will be advantageous.



Responsibilities



The major duties, tasks, and responsibilities are below:

• Responsible for all aspects of the planning, scheduling, and programming of the work.
• Lead functional input to projects, including where relevant leading the input of other planners, to


ensure delivery is consistent and effective, meeting scope, time, cost, and quality requirements.

• Contribute to the planning, scheduling, and controlling strategy for assigned projects, so that the


approach taken in each case is effective and appropriate to the project needs and client

requirements including setting standards and procedures, monitors and reports at the

project/portfolio level, prepare relevant project control dashboards for internal and external

stakeholder communication.

• Set up the baseline schedule and control procedures for assigned projects and monitor progress


against the plan, so that any problems are recognized promptly.

• Report on progress and earned value, to support financial forecasting and any necessary


corrective action.

• Assist Senior Planners in monitoring project risks, issues, resources, and CPM and assist in


providing solutions to Project Controls Manager and the Resident Engineer, complying with WSP

and the Client's standards and codes.

• Assist PM/PCM/Senior planner with project planning, scheduling, and controlling input to


estimating and tendering activity on assigned projects, so that all relevant issues, actions, and risks

are understood and taken into account.

• Lead a performance culture, incorporating the WSP values, which develops individuals' capability


through an active performance management process, so that not only delivery for the company

is enhanced but also the skills, capability, and personal satisfaction of an individual is maximized.

• Any other iCRC Rail team-related assignment as entrusted by Line Manager/HOD.


Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills



Demonstrable capability in Project Scheduling, and proven skills in the use of Primavera /

Microsoft / other planning products (e.g. Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, Microsoft

Project).

• Understand and has utilised Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Techniques, and Basic project


management skills."

• Advance level expertise in using MS Excel/ Word for developing tools and dashboards for internal


and external stakeholder communications.

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices & techniques of project scheduling.
• Experience to check the work completed by Junior planners, Excellent communication skills, and


ability to work in a team environment.

• Preferred: Awareness of Primavera Risk Analysis tool and Quantitative Schedule/Cost Risk


Analysis (QSRA/QCRA).

• Preferred: Ability to assist or guide junior planners in the delivery of planning to time, cost, and


quality



Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Significant relevant experience, typically 5 to 7 years, in project scheduling
• CAPM, PMP, or Prince 2 certification
• Preferred: Professional qualification in Project Management/Construction Management