Construction Planner

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Planner to join a major mining project in Yorkshire. This long-term contract role involves building and maintaining project schedules using advanced software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of experience and be a strong communicator, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with diverse teams. If you thrive on challenges and have a passion for construction planning, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a vital project.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant experience in construction planning.
• Strong proficiency in project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain EPC project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure construction schedules are met.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Schedule Risk Software (Monte Carlo, Acumen Fuse)

Communication Skills

Teamwork

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TRS Staffing Solutions

Contract/Outside IR35

Location: North Yorkshire (Site based)

Construction Planner

Our client, an international Mining company, is looking for a Construction Planner to join a major UK mining project. This will be a long-term contract working on-site in Yorkshire, UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project schedules (level 1-4) using WBS coding and logic in Primavera P6.
2. Build and maintain project schedules (level 5) using Microsoft Project.
3. Integrate schedules from contractors when required.
4. Establish and agree on the baseline resourced schedule to determine site staffing profiles, including multiple shift patterns.
5. Work with construction teams and contractors to provide construction sequencing to reduce constraints.
6. Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure the construction schedule is not impacted by design changes or long lead items.
7. Update schedules with actual progress and review against the baseline to identify variances.
8. Report on critical paths, delays, risks, and develop mitigation strategies to keep the project on schedule.
9. Collaborate with Project Management and Lead Engineers to discuss schedules and advise on planning matters.
10. Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, highlighting achievements and potential planning issues.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Schedule Risk Software such as Monte Carlo or Acumen Fuse.
• 5-15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong team player, effective communicator, experienced in fast-paced, evolving projects with a multinational workforce.

This is a site-based position. Please only apply if you have relevant experience and can work on-site 5 days a week in Yorkshire. Full UK working rights are required.

If interested, please contact Marcus at [phone] or [phone], or email.