Principal Planner

Overview

Senior planner leading bids & programmes for power infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• tender planning
• risk analysis
• bid coordination
• programme delivery
• construction strategy
• procurement strategy

Tasks

We're looking for a Principal Planner to play a pivotal role in securing and shaping some of the UK's most iconic power and energy infrastructure projects. -Mentor and train colleagues in planning best practice. -Lead planning input to tender submissions, ensuring compliant, logical and competitive programmes. -Contribute to risk analysis, opportunities assessment and commercial strategy. -Provide leadership in planning and coordination processes across bid teams. -Present complex programme information with clarity to clients, stakeholders and internal teams. -Where required, transition successful bids into the delivery phase and support ongoing programme development. -Shape construction strategies that optimise time, cost, risk and delivery. -Support procurement strategy development, including systems and control measures.

Requirements

• chartered
• hvdc
• asta
• primavera
• leadership
• commercial

What You Bring

We Want a Planner Who Thrives On Challenge, Brings Deep Sector Knowledge, And Can Think Both Strategically And Practically. You'll Need This is a senior opportunity to lead planning across our work-winning and bid activities in one of Laing O'Rourke's priority growth sectors: Power. While direct bid experience is not essential, you must have delivered complex power sector projects (HVDC experience highly valued). Successful bids may offer the chance to remain involved through delivery. -Ability to develop and maintain contract and build programmes. -Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality programme material for client-facing submissions. -Chartered or working towards membership of CIOB. -Proven planning experience on major power sector projects (HVDC desirable). -A collaborative leader, capable of mentoring others and building effective relationships. -Commercially astute, with knowledge of different forms of contract and forensic programme analysis. -Proficiency in Asta and/or Primavera P6 (ideally both) with 4D modelling experience. -A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar discipline (preferred). -Strong understanding of pre-contract planning and work-winning processes.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to Private Medical Insurance; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays + 1 paid day for volunteering; professional development opportunities and more! As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

About Laing O'Rourke

-Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors. -Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods. -Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities. -Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics. -Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality. -Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects. -Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.

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