Total 2 Senior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Huddersfield, HD1 2LR

Join a leading infrastructure and construction company, renowned for delivering high-profile and complex projects across various sectors. My client is currently spearheading a major rail scheme in the North West, a transformative project that encompasses reinforced concrete (RC) structures, significant station upgrades, and extensive heavy civil engineering works. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Planner to play a pivotal role within the project team, ensuring meticulous planning and execution of this high-impact initiative.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Planner, you will be an integral part of the project team, responsible for the comprehensive planning and scheduling of the major rail scheme. Your role will involve working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of planning activities across various project components including RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civil engineering works. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining project timelines, managing resources effectively, and mitigating risks to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling:

  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
  • Create and update comprehensive project plans, detailing timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.

• Coordination and Integration:

  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to integrate planning activities across RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civil works.
  • Ensure all project elements are synchronized and aligned with the overall project objectives.

• Progress Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Conduct regular progress reviews, assess performance against the schedule, and identify potential delays.
  • Prepare and present detailed planning reports, including critical path analysis, earned value management, and schedule variance reports, to project leadership and stakeholders.

• Risk Management and Mitigation:

  • Identify risks to project timelines and develop mitigation strategies to address potential delays or issues.
  • Implement corrective actions to keep the project on track and within budget.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  • Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Facilitate planning meetings and workshops to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Mentorship and Team Leadership:

  • Mentor and guide junior planners, providing training and support to develop their skills.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all planning activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks on planning deliverables to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner within the rail sector, with a strong background in RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civils.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Membership in a professional body such as APM, PMI, or similar is advantageous.

Contact Randstad Solutions, Birmingham Branch and ask for Ollie for further details.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Business Development Executive | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | Full Time - 9am to 5pm | £24,000-£25,000 plus bonus and a company car

Our client is an independent, personal insurance company, offering friendly service at competitive prices from their offices in Huddersfield, Hebden Bridge and Sheffield.

In this role, you will support the Commercial Lines Insurance Team to manage their existing client base, actively canvassing the local business community, advising and maximising any upsell opportunities. After training you will develop into dealing with your own clients including retaining renewal business, adjustments and new quotations.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Confident in creating great conversations and relationships tailored to the customers' needs
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Great problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, organise workload, and meet deadlines
• Resilience, adaptability, and a constant desire to develop
• Capable of working autonomously as well as in a team
• Customer focussed with the ability to understand the importance of customer acquisition and deliver customer satisfaction targets
• Creative approach to generating revenue
• Excellent communication skills – knows how to demonstrate, promote, and sell
• Be passionate, ambitious, and driven in your career
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to build rapport quickly with both customers and our suppliers and utilise relationships to increase sales and productivity
• You will have a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support and work with your colleagues

What will your role look like?

• Adherence to the requirement laid out by the FCA in terms of compliance and customer risk
• Working with 3rd party Insurers and Underwriters
• Translate all data accurately and timely into the CRM system
• Maintaining a healthy/current pipeline with frequent customer follow-ups
• Offering an excellent customer experience throughout the process
• Provide good customer service and advice on products for customers identifying the opportunity for cross-selling and up-selling activities
• Increasing customer base by building long-lasting customer relationships

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