Project Planner
Laing O'Rourke
Planner bridging construction and manufacturing at CEMC.
1 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
16,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Rail
Defence
Energy
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
dfma
manufacturing scheduling
programme updates
risk monitoring
bid planning
stakeholder liaison
- Help assess change and compensation events on live projects, ensuring contractual requirements are met and value is protected.
- Support pre-contract planning and contribute to work-winning bids.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including commercial teams, design, production, and clients.
- Factory-first future: Get ahead of the curve by learning off-site methods, DfMA strategies, and digital integration with construction.
- Provide guidance to junior planners as needed to help build planning skills.
- Monitor project progress, highlight potential risks, and support efforts to improve efficiency.
- Develop manufacturing programmes for components across various sectors, including healthcare and civil projects.
- Maintain and update project programmes throughout design, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery phases.
- Broader exposure: Support a diverse pipeline across building and infrastructure sectors — becoming a key contributor to some of the UK's most complex projects.
- True integration: You'll take high-level construction programmes and work backwards to shape design and manufacturing schedules — factoring in design timelines, factory output rates, and sequencing across multiple projects.
- Assist with contract and tender planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities.
What you bring
asta
p6
nec
dfma
construction degree
stakeholder management
- Experience supporting multiple projects and juggling priorities.
- Previous experience administering the planning requirements on the NEC form of Contract.
- Experience managing planning teams or mentoring junior staff.
- Excellent communicator, organised and analytical.
- Understanding or experience of DfMA, lean construction, or preassembly.
- Experience in pre-contract planning or bid development.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar.
- Background in construction planning or project delivery.
- Confidence managing stakeholders both upwards and downwards.
- Strong knowledge of planning software – ASTA preferred, P6 also valued.
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Company
Overview
1848
Year Founded
Marks the establishment of the company, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience in the construction and engineering sector.
- 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.
- We are committed to delivering a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
- We act with integrity, respect, and fairness in all of our relationships.
- We embrace innovation and continuously seek to improve the way we work.
- We take responsibility and ownership for our actions and decisions.
- We value diversity and the individual contributions of our people.
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific target year.
40%
Carbon Reduction
Reduced carbon emissions by 40% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels.
- Implementation of sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
- Introduction of energy-efficient solutions such as the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
30% Female Leadership
Target
This represents the desired proportion of female leaders in senior roles by the end of 2025.
20% Global Workforce
Female Representation
As of 2023, this reflects the increase in the number of women employed globally across all levels of the organization.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.
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