Senior Planner

Our client is looking for a Senior Planner to join their Infrastructure Business Unit to lead the planning management function for the group of companies. To set the standard for planning and project controls and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases.

To develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the group board.

Responsibilities
Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path.
To lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities.
Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required. Utilising the common data environment (CDE).
Provide all programme information as required support the management team.
To develop a 4D graphical model, where required or 2D phasing plans. To represent the sequence of build, phasing and logistics.
Use the construction programme to produce / assist in the production of project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics and temporary works requirements.
To engage with  the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead-in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements
To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme. Including float and time risk allowances.

Experience
Advanced construction project management software training - progress analysis & s-curve reporting. Managing costs & resources.
Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
Managing People Training
Relevant Degree or diploma
Qualifications in construction management
Certification for use of planning and programme software
Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable

Additional Info
Competitive salary
Company Car/Car allowance
26+ days annual leave
Excellent Benefits Package
And much more!
Advanced contract awareness - Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract