Construction Project Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Redhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company shaping Gatwick's future as a Construction Planner. This role involves managing significant projects, providing essential planning services, and contributing to various exciting infrastructure projects. With opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment, you can grow while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel discounts and on-site parking

Volunteer days

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Free holiday parking

Qualifications

• Typically three years' planning experience on projects over £10m.
• Experience with infrastructure projects in operational environments is desirable.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with milestones.
• Monitor schedules and identify critical activities.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strong Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Degree or Post-Grad in construction

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Being a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick, you'll see the impact your work has on the airport's landscape and passengers. This role offers unique insight and a central position in providing comprehensive planning services for supported projects.

From facilities expansion to security upgrades and runway resurfacing, no two days are the same. The variety of projects and the live environment will keep you challenged and 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 and technical support functions. It is responsible for delivering the airport 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 project stages, managing projects up to approximately £50m in value, providing a full planning service. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, recovery plan development, and providing technical support such as Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with milestones and monitoring activities, coordinating work sequences with the overall project plan.
• Monitor schedules, identify critical activities, and update functions for specific disciplines or specialties.
• Apply installation rates to quantities, review contractor schedules, and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic; prepare progress and performance reports.
• Assess contract programmes, accept/reject assessments, delay analysis, and evaluate compensation events.
• Review quantity logs and assist in developing job hour expenditure for projects.
• Analyze contractor schedules against baseline, identifying critical path activities and variances.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Degree or Post-Grad in construction or related field.
• Typically three years' planning experience on projects over £10m.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Experience in infrastructure projects within operational environments is desirable.
• Skills in quantity take-offs, statistical analysis, and computer operations.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes.
• Knowledge of financial and engineering reports.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of airport environment is a plus.
• Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

What's in it for you?

Our employees find working here unique, with varied daily experiences. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

We value our people as our greatest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Our organization prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone has a voice and plays a vital role in our success.

Learn more about working at London Gatwick on 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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