Programme Planner

Programme Planner, Reading

Roc Technologies is one of the UK’s fastest growing and capable Transformation Services Providers and we empower organisations in the public and private sectors to accelerate business and technology change.

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Planner with expertise in NEC contracts to join our project management team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the NEC contractual framework and a strong background in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and a commitment to ensuring project timelines and resources are managed per NEC requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update the project programme in accordance with NEC contract requirements, ensuring integration of all project activities and alignment with project goals.
• Work closely with the project management team, site leads, project coordinators, and engineers to understand project objectives, scope, and deliverables, translating these into detailed plans and schedules.
• Proactively identify and report on project delays, offering solutions and adjustments to senior management to mitigate programme impact.
• Implement and manage the planning, monitoring, and control processes stipulated by the NEC contract, ensuring timely communication and reporting progress, risks, and changes leading to revised programme submission.
• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to facilitate the early warning process, identify potential risks and changes, and contribute to developing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with the client and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to project execution, delivery, and programme updates.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and analyses on project progress, performance, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting potential issues and recommending solutions.
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with project teams and clients, ensuring open lines of communication and client satisfaction.
• Carry out Project Control duties with limited supervision and work under own initiative in the production of Project Programmes and Tender Programmes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A basic understanding of performance analysis data and CPI/SPI information.
• A good working knowledge of MSP, Primavera P6, and MS Excel using advanced formulas is preferred.
• Member of the APM preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and lead change effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Work Environment Requirements

• Security Clearance is required.
• Site-based role may require travel to other sites to support on-the-ground project requirements.
• Fast-paced, dynamic project environments that demand adaptability and problem-solving under pressure.

Roc Technologies is an equal opportunities employer. If you have the skills outlined above and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. No agencies, please.

Join Roc Technologies today and be part of shaping the future of business and technology transformation! Apply now.