Joe Osadebe
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Project Planner
Skanska
05.2022 - Current
- Led planning and scheduling of large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects, primarily involving MEICA works
- Developed NEC-compliant programmes and maintained project baselines, ensuring alignment with client milestones
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress and supported construction teams with technical planning input
- Facilitated collaborative planning meetings including Risk Reduction, Plan for Stage, and Fit for Assembly
- Provided delivery milestone variance analysis and reporting through Power BI dashboards
- Interrogated drawings/specifications to sequence work logically and safely
- Supported governance by managing contract access dates, obligations, and critical delivery timelines
- Mentored junior planners and collaborated with project managers, engineers, and supply chain stakeholders.
Project Planner
Currie & Brown
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Produced and maintained project portfolios using Primavera P6
- Developed comprehensive reports including earned value, critical path, and S-curves for stakeholder updates
- Facilitated mitigation of project risks through timely reporting and schedule adjustments
- Contributed to successful bid proposals and planning deliverables documentation
- Key Projects: Brent Cross West Station (£40M build), Network Rail Feltham Depot Re-Signalling, Barking Riverside Extension
Project Planner
Harry Fairclough Construction Ltd
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed project baselines, change events, and critical paths using Primavera P6
- Supported PMs with project documentation, stakeholder engagement, and resource forecasting
- Delivered detailed planning reports and RAG status updates to management
- Chester Zoo Lion Enclosure, Blackpool Sixth Form College Extension, Aldham Robarts Library Upgrade
Project Coordinator
Murphy Group
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided PMO support across engineering and infrastructure schemes
- Organised steering committees, tracked progress, and managed risk logs
- Supported project documentation via SharePoint and ensured quality assurance
- Waterford Public Realm Works, St James's Market & Curtis Green Building (Westminster)
Critical Officer
Universal Piling & Construction
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Performed safety-critical roles including COSS, Level B Strapping, and Points Operator, contributing to safe and efficient railway and infrastructure works across notable rail projects
- Key Projects: Crossrail 2 (London), Filton Bank 4 Track Project (Bristol), Lewes & Newhaven Re-signalling
Sewer
- Rehab, Waterbeach WATBSC Growth Infrastructure, Old Leake DZ Summer Demand, Proactive Large Sewer Rehab (Parcel Scheme)
Education
MSc - International Business Management
University of East London
2024
<ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>Project Planning and Control (PPC) Foundation</li><li>Project Planning and Control (PPC) Practitioner - In view</li><li>Project Management with Primavera P6 (Advanced)</li><li>Primavera P6 Foundation</li><li>Project Management Diploma</li><li>Prince2 Foundation</li><li>Power BI for Business Users</li><li>Microsoft Excel (Advanced)</li><li>Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)</li><li>Leadership & Management Diploma</li></ul> - undefined
2014
BSc - Industrial Chemistry & Petrochemical Technology
Delta State University
2010
Skills
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CORE COMPETENCIES
- MEICA planning across infrastructure and non-infrastructure water schemes
- NEC3/NEC4 contract programme delivery (Clause 31 & 32)
- Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project expertise
- Collaborative planning & stakeholder engagement
- Site-based experience and understanding of construction methodology
- Technical drawing/specification interpretation
- HSE compliance and integration of safety milestones
- Data analytics using Power BI
- Resource & risk management
- Programme performance reporting and EVM
- Emotional intelligence and team leadership
Accomplishments
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Compliance and Governance
- Critical Path Analysis & Control
- Managing Conflicts, Anger, Stress
- Change Control
- Teamwork, Strong Leadership & Managerial Skills
- Analytical & Problem Solving
- Ability To Work Under Pressure
- Change Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- GDPR
- Requirements Gathering
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- TOOLS
- Primavera P6/MSP
- Microsoft Whiteboard
- Microsoft Planner
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Jaspersoft
- SQL
- SharePoint
- Miro
- Data Query
- Power Apps Model- Driven Apps
- Power Automate
- Power App Canvas
- SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- DOMAINS & INDUSTRIES
- Construction: Alliance
- Water Sector
- Building Sector
- Railway Sector
- TRANSFORMATION
- Digital & Tech Transformation
- Business Transformation
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- INTERPERSONAL
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Thinking & Leadership
- Communication
- Change Management
- Professional Overview
- Strategic and accomplished Senior Project Planner with extensive experience delivering MEICA-led and infrastructure projects in the Water and Water Recycling sectors
- Adept at planning under NEC contract conditions, I combine technical site-based knowledge with a data-driven approach using Primavera P6, Power BI, and Microsoft Project
- Recognised for mentoring teams, driving collaborative planning, and ensuring schedule and budget adherence from concept to commissioning.
Certification
- Project Management professional (PMP)
- Agile Scrum (PSM1)
- Prince2 Foundation
- Leadership & Management Diploma
- Power BI Desktop for Business Users
- SYO-701 - COMPTIA SECURITY+
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Project Planning & Control (PPC) In view
Timeline
Senior Project Planner
Skanska
05.2022 - Current
Project Planner
Currie & Brown
06.2020 - 04.2022
Project Planner
Harry Fairclough Construction Ltd
05.2018 - 02.2020
Project Coordinator
Murphy Group
06.2016 - 04.2018
Critical Officer
Universal Piling & Construction
10.2011 - 06.2016
Sewer
MSc - International Business Management
University of East London
<ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>Project Planning and Control (PPC) Foundation</li><li>Project Planning and Control (PPC) Practitioner - In view</li><li>Project Management with Primavera P6 (Advanced)</li><li>Primavera P6 Foundation</li><li>Project Management Diploma</li><li>Prince2 Foundation</li><li>Power BI for Business Users</li><li>Microsoft Excel (Advanced)</li><li>Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)</li><li>Leadership & Management Diploma</li></ul> - undefined
BSc - Industrial Chemistry & Petrochemical Technology
Delta State University
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