Project Planner

Job description

SALARY:  £35,000 - £47,000 

POSTING END DATE: 06/08/2018

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire

 

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Our vehicles are admired and desired across the world for luxurious design and outstanding engineering. Driving them is an incredible experience; being the ideas and expertise behind their creation is even more exhilarating. Being part of our Engineering and Manufacturing team you'll join this journey. 

 

As Project Planner, you’ll be responsible for the development and management of integrated schedules using Primavera 6 which includes identifying areas of risk within the plans, and support the development of contingency actions.

 

In this role you’ll guide the program through the initial contracting of schedule management at the start of the programme, creation of the programme plan and associated sub-plans whilst compiling management reports and associated metrics to support management reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As a skilled, experienced Programme Planner you’ll have a proven track record of working on major projects within a relevant industry and demonstrate evidence in application of project management competencies.

 

You’ll also have evidence of strong project management skills within an engineering environment such as Automotive or Manufacturing. You’ll demonstrate experience of working successfully within large cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

 

You’ll be a driven planner with exceptional organisational and communication skills, displaying previous experience of ensuring consistence in governance and the delivery of multiple projects to strict deadlines.

 

Any exposure to automotive industry project management practices is highly beneficial, and high competency within using automated scheduling tools such as Primavera 6 and MS Project is a must.

BENEFITS

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan, and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

 

Jaguar Land Rover considers that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, Jaguar Land Rover will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work for an indefinite period in the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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