Senior PlannerLocation: Chester - 3 days on site 2 days remoteStart date: 19th September 2024End date: Initial 4 months, potential to be extended long termWe are currently on the look out for a Senior Planner to provide support on a complex project with an industrial client.Role OverviewSupporting client with front end development process (knowledge of FEL gates is desirable)Developing and owning the integrated management scheduleInterrogating & analysing the EPCM schedule and progress reportingPlanning and scheduling client work packagesWorking with client, consultants and contractors to schedule planning, permitting & other regulatory approvalsChallenge client and contractor schedule including being able to demonstrate basis for challengeReviewing progress submissions from the contractor and providing advice and guidance to clientSupporting the change management processLeading schedule reviews and meeting with contractor on behalf of clientSchedule interactive planning reviews and what if analysisProviding schedule input to client project team and business support functions (i.e. finance)Ad-hoc support to client as with Client DirectorRequirementsSector knowledge: Chemical & industrial (or oil & gas)Discipline knowledge: Civil, Mechanical, pipework, electrical, instrumentation, access, insulation, painting within Industrial sector (power, chemical, oil, gas, etc).Experience 10 years plus including >5 years in a senior commercial role on major capital projects (£100m-£1bn)Must have experience of major EPC or EPCM contracts either client or contractor.Strong planning background ideally client side, ideally with knowledge of risk management.This is a business critical Position and we are looking to coordinate interviews asap. To apply, either do so direct or send your CV to lewis.thompson@searchability.com