Planner

Description

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.

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

• 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, as well as producing mitigation strategies.
• Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key teams such as estimating, site, design, construction, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Programme Development: Developing and managing project programmes under the NEC form of contract from first principles (Tender through to Commissioning & Handover) on both P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Progress Monitoring & Delay Mitigation: Monitoring the progress of works, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

We're looking for a Civil Engineering Planner with previous site-based experience either as a Planner or an Ex-Site Engineer/Agent, and knowledge of construction methodologies to join our busy Planning Team. 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.

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning? Are you already qualified as a Junior Planner and looking to further develop your career? Do you have previous Site Experience as a Site Agent or Site Manager, and looking to transition into Planning?

• 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)
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• This role would also suit a previous Site Engineer/Manager who wishes to step into the role of a Planner.
• Planning Software Proficiency: Have demonstratable experience in utilising Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• 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.
• 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.
• Delivery Process Understanding: Possessing a strong understanding of the end-to-end project delivery process.

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.

• 25 days annual leave: plus bank holidays for well-deserved breaks.
• Invest in your community: Take advantage of paid volunteer days and become a STEM ambassador to give back and grow professionally.
• Financial wellbeing: Take control of your finances with our financial wellness programs and tools.
• Company Car: Up to £450 allowance.
• 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.
• Pension plan: Enjoy peace of mind for your future with our company pension scheme.
• Excellent Salary for the right Candidate
• 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.
• Discounted gym membership: to support your wellbeing.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance