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Senior Project Planner
Posting Start Date: 7/17/26
Project Management
United Kingdom
Nexans Logistics Ltd.-Milton Keynes
Full Time
Junior professional – up to 5 years
ID: 80247
Onboarding You To The Company
The Turnkey and Offshore Project section is responsible for execution of projects within the business group.
The project planning team is responsible for coordination and development of the project planning discipline and shall support the project execution departments with planning and adequate processes and systems.
The Project Planner is part of the Project Planning team allocated to one or several projects or tenders and reporting within the project organisation to the corresponding project manager or tender manager.
The team is spread between several locations – and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the PWR-T business group
Welcoming You To The Team
The purpose of the Senior Project Planner is to provide planning services to the projects - ensure that the Projects schedule(s) are developed based on Nexans planning principles and Contract requirements to meet contractual and key milestones. They will ensure high quality and efficient project execution by close and proactive follow-up and timely reporting and provide input to allocated tenders.
The position sizing: Turnover for the projects is in the range 5-1200 MEUR. Number of projects / tenders per Project Planner varies.
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Getting a Flying Start
This role encompasses several key responsibilities across the tender process, project execution, and additional support to projects:
Tender Process Involvement
- Provide input for allocated tenders, considering risk and financial aspects.
- Review and clarify tender specifications for effective planning and control.
Project Execution Oversight:
- Establish baseline schedules aligned with contract obligations, client expectations, and internal procedures.
- Regularly update project status by coordinating with various stakeholders and adjust schedules accordingly.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, critical paths, and interdependencies.
- Perform detailed analysis, including variation analyses, resource assessments, and risk/opportunity alignment with schedules.
- Facilitate on-time delivery (OTD) processes and ensure adherence by the project team.
- Provide internal and external progress reports as per client and organizational requirements.
- Revise baseline schedules in response to major scope changes and update monthly reports.
- Forecast and align resource requirements with project team members and line managers.
Additional Project Support
- Uphold high professional standards and contribute to the development of planning competencies.
- Support system and competence development through training initiatives.
- Contribute to skills development, resource planning, and improvement opportunities within the project support section.
- Assist with other related tasks as directed by management.
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How You Make An Impact
- Reliable tender and project schedules
- Close follow-up and timely reporting according to internal and external requirements
- Active contributor and team member in the project to satisfy both internal and external clients
Requirements
- University degree or similar
- Professional level in the field of project planning
- Typically 5 - 10 years experience as project planner in relevant sectors
- General knowledge in project management as well as basic technical and economical understanding
- Computer skills in relevant software programs like Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word etc.
- Writing and oral presentation skills, English and Norwegian.
Core Competencies
- Take Responsibility
- Global Team Player
- High Standards in Excellence
- People Leadership and Initiative
- Customer and Market Focus
- Global vision
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Disciplined in execution
- Takes responsibility and must be results-orientated, persistent, self-motivated
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Key Competences
- Strong project management skills
- Good attitude
- Operational excellence
- Taking responsibility
- Team player
- Customer orientation and relationship
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