Planner (Hiring Immediately)

Gatwick Airport Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatwick Airport Limited is seeking a Construction Planner to manage various infrastructure projects, providing full planning services. The role involves developing schedules, monitoring progress, and offering technical support. Candidates should have a degree in construction and relevant experience, with strong skills in project planning tools and communication.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel schemes

On-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Typically three years of experience as a planner on projects over £10m.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects in live operational environments is desirable.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones.
• Monitor schedules to identify critical activities.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic for specific disciplines.

Skills

Proficiency with Primavera P6

MS Excel

Quantity take-offs

Statistical analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree/Post-Grad in construction or a related field

Job description

Being a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick offers the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work on the airport environment and passengers. This role provides unique insights and places you at the heart of delivering comprehensive planning services for various projects.

From facilities expansion to next-generation security enhancements and runway resurfacing, no two days are alike at London Gatwick. The diverse projects and dynamic live environment ensure continuous challenges and learning opportunities.

To support your development, you'll receive necessary training to grow professionally. The Construction Department at London Gatwick 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 projects across the campus to develop fit-for-purpose critical infrastructure.

What is the role?

As Gatwick evolves rapidly, this is an exciting chance for a Planner to join a high-performing team shaping Gatwick's future infrastructure.

The Planner will be involved throughout all project stages, managing projects up to approximately £50m, and providing full planning services. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery planning. The role also involves offering technical support and guidance on Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading.

What will you do?

1. Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with clear milestones and monitoring activities, considering interdisciplinary constraints and interfaces.
2. Monitor schedules to identify critical activities and update functions for specific disciplines or specialties, assisting in schedule updates and monitoring requirements.
3. Apply installation rates to quantity take-offs and developed quantities, review contractor schedules, and provide recommendations.
4. Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic for specific disciplines, and prepare progress and performance reports.
5. Manage contract programme assessments, acceptance/rejection, and delay analysis.
6. Review quantity logs to ensure accurate representation and assist in developing job hour expenditure forecasts.
7. Analyze contractor schedules against the baseline, identifying critical path activities and variances.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Degree/Post-Grad in construction or a related field.
• Typically three years of experience as a planner on projects over £10m.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects in live 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 mathematical reports.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of airport operations is a plus.
• Resilience and ability to operate within ambiguity.

What's in it for you?

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

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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming for a workplace where everyone belongs and has a voice. Learn more about our culture on our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport.

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

Click 'Apply' to start your career with London Gatwick.