Planner

Key Requirements:

• 3rd level Construction qualification

• 2–5 years planning experience working on large scale construction projects

• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 software

• Experience of Asta Powerproject and MS Project

• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word etc

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process.

Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Manage and update the Project Construction Programme

• Create, manage and update short term, area, and trade programmes

• Integrate procurement and information schedules within the overall Project Construction Programme

• Prepare detailed progress reports on a weekly basis for issue to the Contracts Manager and Client

• Manage and develop progress monitoring techniques

• Manpower and cost load the Project Construction Programme

• Monitor and report on Earned Value. This will include detailed reporting to the client as well as the production of progress S-Curves for internal and external issue

• Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules within the overall Project Construction Team

• Monitor and report on supplier and subcontractor design, approval, off-site production etc

• Manage and update the Design Programme in conjunction with the Design Manager

• Attend Client progress meeting as required

• Attend Subcontractor and Supplier progress meeting

• Attend Lean Planner / Pull Programming Meetings

• Monitor original v actual and prepare as-built programmes

• Work with the project team to provide consistency in the project planning approach and facilitate accuracy in reporting and programme execution.