Airfield and Civil Works Project Scheduler (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join London Gatwick as a Construction Planner, shaping the future of the airport’s infrastructure. In this role, you will manage planning services for diverse projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure timely delivery of project schedules, all while working in a dynamic environment providing opportunities for growth.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Travel discounts and schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Approximately three years of experience as a planner on projects over £10m is highly desirable.
• Experience planning infrastructure projects in operational environments is a plus.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones and monitoring activities.
• Monitor schedules to identify critical activities.
• Manage contract programme assessments, including acceptance/rejection and delay analysis.

Skills

Proficiency with Primavera P6

MS Excel

Quantity take-offs

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Being a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick, you'll see the impact of your work on the evolving landscape of the airport and our passengers. This role offers unique insight and places you at the heart of providing comprehensive planning services for your projects.

From facility expansions to security upgrades and runway resurfacing, no two days are the same at London Gatwick. The variety of projects and the live environment will keep you challenged and continuously learning.

To support your growth, you'll be provided with the necessary development opportunities. London Gatwick's Construction Department includes several programme and project teams, along with technical support functions. It is responsible for delivering the airport's Capital Investment Programme (CIP) and strategic growth over the next five years, encompassing campus-wide projects to deliver critical infrastructure.

What is the role?

London Gatwick is evolving rapidly, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join a high-performing team shaping Gatwick's future infrastructure.

The Planner will operate across all stages of project processes, from early planning to completion, on projects valued up to approximately £50m. The role involves providing a full planning service, managing schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery planning. Additionally, the Planner will offer technical support and guidance, including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones and monitoring activities, supporting project schedules and defining activity sequences, including interdisciplinary constraints.
• Monitor schedules to identify critical activities, update functions, and assist with schedule updates and monitoring requirements.
• Apply installation rates to quantity take-offs and developed quantities, review contractor schedules, and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic for specific disciplines, and prepare progress and performance reports.
• Manage contract programme assessments, including acceptance/rejection, assessing compensation events, and delay analysis.
• Review quantity logs for accuracy and assist in developing job hour expenditure estimates.
• Review contractor schedules against the baseline, identify critical path activities, and analyze performance variances.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or a related field.
• Approximately three years of experience as a planner on projects over £10m is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Experience planning infrastructure projects in operational environments is a plus.
• Skills in quantity take-offs, statistical analysis, and computer operations.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes.
• Knowledge of financial reports and NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Awareness of the airport environment is beneficial.
• Resilience and ability to operate within ambiguity.

What's in it for you?

Our employees find working here unique, with each day offering new experiences. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Travel discounts and schemes
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our greatest asset. We aim to foster an environment where everyone feels comfortable, included, and valued. We prioritize equity and inclusion to create a workplace where everyone belongs and has a voice.

To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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