Belcan Workforce Solutions are recruiting for a Project Planner on a 6 month Inside IR35 contract role.
This position is 5 days Onsite at our clients, based at the Isle of Grain (Rochester, Kent).
Own transport preferred due to remote location of the site.
Responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, and supporting project teams in achieving objectives.
This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in project management tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.
- Lead exit planning process engaging with Project Managers and business leaders to ensure project programmes are realistic and drive value in the planning process.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including timelines, critical paths, baselines, milestones, dependencies and resource/cost allocation, using tools such as MS Excel.
- Collaborate with project managers, team leads, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, dependencies and deliverables.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Analyse resource requirements and provide recommendations to PMO & Separation Leads for resource requirements and efficiency management.
- Prepare and distribute regular status reports, dashboards and updates feeding into Separation Governance.
- Facilitate planning meetings and ensure clear communication of timelines and expectations across all parties.
- Maintain documentation of project plans, changes, and lessons learned for future reference.
- Assist in budgeting and cost tracking including costs to complete to align project plans with financial goals.
- Analyst and administrative support to Separation and Workstream Leads.
Require:
Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related role.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights to improve project performance.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
