Assistant Planner

Description

● Accessible processes to deal with work-related complaints and grievances

Every employee is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace and has a duty to report any issues or perceived risks to their line manager in the first instance or the Health and Safety department.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in the successful delivery of our projects by focusing on daily scheduling and planning activities, as well as working closely with the commercial team to ensure the substantiation of any change is well documented and supporting evidence is provided. You'll also work closely with a variety of stakeholders contributing your expertise to a wide variety of schemes.

• Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key teams such as estimating, site, design, construction, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Change Control: Tracking and controlling all changes to the project delivery programme.
• Contractual Documentation: Drafting Clause 31 and Clause 32 submissions.
• Programme Management: Regularly updating programmes and creating Clause 62/Impacted programmes in response to Compensation Events (CEs) and other changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to provide updates on the strategic programme.
• Change Impact Assessment: Identifying and assessing the impact of potential changes on project timelines and plans and communicating these changes effectively.
• Programme Development: Developing and managing project programmes under the NEC form of contract from first principles (Pre-Construction through to Commissioning) on both P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Progress Monitoring & Delay Mitigation: Monitoring the progress of works, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning? Do you have previous Site Based Experience and knowledge of Civil Engineering Methodologies?

We're looking for a Junior Planner with previous site-based experience and knowledge of construction methodologies to join our collaborative team.

• This role may also suit a previous Site Engineer who wishes to step into the role of a Planner.
• Organisational & Planning Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and proactively identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Planning Software Proficiency: Have demonstratable experience in utilising Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Planner within the construction sector, specifically with a strong understanding of daily scheduling, programme development, and management. You will have the ability to produce a programme from first principles utilising the Works Information/Drawings and be able to maintain the programme through to completion. You will also have demonstratable experience and expertise with the Civils elements of the build process (Drainage, Kerbing, Motorway Technology & Street Lighting, Traffic Signals)
• Delivery Process Understanding: Possessing a strong understanding of the end-to-end project delivery process.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Programme Management Understanding: Familiarity with project programming principles, including the ability to contribute to the development, updating, and management of project programmes. You will also have the ability to demonstrate good knowledge on the Clause 62/Impacted Programme process within NEC contracts.

Benefits

● Competitive merit-based selection processes for recruitment and promotion

In line with our Social Value commitment guaranteed interview to qualified candidates from specified underrepresented groups.

• Excellent Salary for the right Candidate
• Death in service offering: up to three times your annual salary.
• Investment in your career: Develop your skills and advance your career with our professional development opportunities including enrolment on apprenticeships.
• Financial wellbeing: Take control of your finances with our financial wellness programs and tools.
• Invest in your community: Take advantage of paid volunteer days and become a STEM ambassador to give back and grow professionally.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for your wellbeing through our EAP programme including Cycle to work scheme, SmartTech, Doctor Line – 24hour GP service.
• Pension plan: Enjoy peace of mind for your future with our company pension scheme.
• Company Car: Up to £450 allowance.
• 25 days annual leave: plus bank holidays for well-deserved breaks.
• Discounted gym membership: to support your wellbeing.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance