Do you have substantial experience of planning services within a construction industry?

Are you knowledgeable about various forms of planning techniques and methods?

Would you like the chance to join a leading client who prides themselves on achieving operational excellence?

If the answer is yes, please proceed on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity
Due to successful project expansion, a fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Planner to join a leading engineering consultancy driven by dynamic team of nuclear specialists.

The role
As a Planner, you will be reporting to the Project Controls Lead, responsible at tender stage for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle.

Estimated Duration- 6 months
This role has been deemed inside of IR35

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• As a Planner, you will be ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed, and maintained in accordance with the planning procedures.
• The overall planning strategy and the timing & sequence of the Contract Programme activities
• The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team.
• Ensuring that all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken.
• Set up appropriate visual programme to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve productivity, performance, and safety of projects.
• Ensuring all reporting requirements are accurately captured.
• Establish, implement & manage EVM reporting throughout the lifecycle of the project.

You will have the following skills and experience

• Experienced with Primavera P6
• Experience, across all stages of the project life cycle.
• Substantial experience of planning services in medium to large sized projects within the construction industry 1m – 20m.
• Experience in managing schedules on NEC Projects.
• Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the relevant planning toolset.
• Good understanding of the various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• Good understanding of the various methods of planning, programme, and progress monitoring
• Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning & programming
• Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay, or change entitlement.
• Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labour requirements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering / construction related discipline.
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports & presenting.

It's great if you also have the following

• Awareness of Project Management principles (PRINCE2 / APM)
• A basic understanding of various contract types & contract law.
• You must be a sole British national and either have SC or be able to obtain SC. 

Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity where you will ensure effective implementation of all planning procedures to the project lifecycle and think you have the experience and skills, we are seeking then this could be the role for you so apply now or contact Ryan Hutchison via LinkedIn.

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