Airfield and Civil Works Project Scheduler (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Airfield and Civil Works Project Scheduler in Guildford. This role involves managing project schedules for significant infrastructure developments at London Gatwick Airport, offering a unique opportunity to influence the airport's future. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a strong focus on communication and analytical skills, alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Insurance coverage

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Travel discounts and on-site parking

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 detailed delivery schedule with milestones.
• Monitor schedules, identify critical activities, and update functions.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic; prepare progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Quantity Take-offs

Computer Operations

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

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Airfield and Civil Works Project Scheduler (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

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Client:

Gatwick Airport Limited

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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 insights and a central position in providing planning services for your projects.

From facilities expansion to security upgrades and runway resurfacing, no two days are the same at London Gatwick. The diverse projects and live environment will keep you challenged and learning.

To support your journey, you'll receive the necessary development to grow. London Gatwick's Construction Department includes 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 various infrastructure projects.

What is the role?

London Gatwick is evolving rapidly, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to contribute to Gatwick's future infrastructure development.

The Planner will work across all project stages, managing schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery planning for projects up to approximately £50m. They will also provide technical support, including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain a detailed delivery schedule with milestones and monitoring activities, coordinating with the project team and considering interdisciplinary constraints.
• 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 and accept/reject contract programmes, analyze delays, and evaluate contractor schedules against baseline.

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.
• Good communication skills.
• Awareness of the airport environment is beneficial.
• Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

What's in it for you?

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

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus
• Discounts at shops and restaurants
• Insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Travel discounts and on-site parking

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our greatest asset. We promote a culture of inclusion and diversity, aiming to create a welcoming environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. Learn more at our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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

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