Construction Planner

Randstad Business Support - London; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Annual Bonus Scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on online services

Job summary

Tata Steel, Port Talbot, is seeking an experienced Level 4 Construction Scheduler on a fixed-term basis. The role requires PMI scheduling expertise and APM certifications, with strong IT and communication skills.

Based at Tata Steel, Port Talbot, the position involves coordinating Level 4 schedules within a multi-disciplinary team during site construction. Responsibilities include maintaining Level 4 schedules, tracking milestones, validating contractor payments, and generating progress reports

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/NVQ and/or Degree standard in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline.
• PMI-SP credential.
• APM MQ or PPQ qualification.
• APM EVM certification.
• APM PPC certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and optimising Level 4 construction schedules aligned to the Level 3 integrated schedule.
• Monitoring project progress, updating schedules and resolving scheduling issues with stakeholders.
• Developing and finalising Level 4 commissioning schedules and integrating with the master schedule.
• Coordinating with project teams to gather information, update schedules and track milestones.
• Monitoring site progress, identifying delays, risks and opportunities to improve delivery.
• Supporting contractor payment applications through validation against Level 4 schedules and contract rules.
• Implementing schedule changes and managing communication through the project change control process.
• Analysing schedule performance and producing regular progress, trend and issue reports.
• Managing project timelines using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.

Skills

PMI Scheduling

APM PPC

APM EVM

APM MQ/PPQ

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

HND/NVQ or Degree in STEM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Level 4 Construction Scheduler?

Do you consider yourself to hold strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

Tata Steel's largest UK works, Port Talbot, are seeking an experienced L4 Construction Scheduler on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will be a PMI scheduling professional holding APM PPC and APM EVM certifications. This position allows a competent Construction Scheduler to manage detailed project schedules within a multi disciplined team during the construction phase of site projects.

On this occasion, only applicants with FULL Right to work in the UK already in place can be considered.

Role: Scheduler (Construction L4)
Hours: Mon - Fri, 36.5 hours per week
Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG, United Kingdom
Rate: Competitive and based on experience (inside IR35)

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and optimising Level 4 construction schedules aligned to the Level 3 integrated schedule


• Monitoring project progress, updating schedules and resolving scheduling issues with stakeholders


• Developing and finalising Level 4 commissioning schedules and integrating with the master schedule


• Coordinating with project teams to gather information, update schedules and track milestones


• Monitoring site progress, identifying delays, risks and opportunities to improve delivery


• Supporting contractor payment applications through validation against Level 4 schedules and contract rules


• Implementing schedule changes and managing communication through the project change control process


• Analysing schedule performance and producing regular progress, trend and issue reports


• Managing project timelines using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.

Essential requirements:

• Educated to HND/NVQ and/or Degree standard in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline


• PMI-SP credential


• APM MQ or PPQ qualification


• APM EVM certification


• APM PPC certification


• Strong verbal and written communication skill


• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of the site)


• Good IT literacy especially with MS Office


• Basic knowledge of project planning tools


• Previous experience forecasting and delivering on multi disciplined projects

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum, including Bank Holidays


• Annual Pay Review


• Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)


• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)


• Free onsite parking at all sites


• Employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being


• Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and national retail discounts

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.