Infrastructure Development Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Planner for London Gatwick, responsible for managing planning for projects up to £50m. The role involves developing and maintaining schedules, providing technical support, and managing contract assessments, offering unique insights in a dynamic airport environment.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Travel discounts

On-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Approximately three years' experience as a planner on projects over £10m is highly desirable.
• Experience planning infrastructure projects in operational environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust delivery schedule with milestones and monitoring activities.
• Manage contract programme assessment, acceptance/rejection, and delay analysis.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic for assigned disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification 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 of your work on the airport 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. The variety of projects and the live environment will keep you challenged and learning.

To support your growth, 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 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 be part of a high-performing team shaping Gatwick's future infrastructure.

The Planner will work across all project stages, managing projects up to approximately £50m, providing full planning services. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, recovery planning, 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.
• Perform schedule monitoring, identify critical activities, and update functions for specific disciplines.
• Develop and apply installation rates to quantities, review contractor schedules, and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic for assigned disciplines, and prepare progress reports.
• Manage contract programme assessment, acceptance/rejection, and delay analysis.
• Review quantity logs and assist in developing job hour expenditure for projects.
• Compare contractor schedules against baseline, identifying critical path activities and variances.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in construction or related field.
• Approximately three years' 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 desirable.
• Skills in quantity take-offs, analysis, and computer operations.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Knowledge of financial and mathematical reports.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of airport operations is a plus.
• Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

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 shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Travel discounts
• 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 foster a comfortable and inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. More about working at Gatwick can be found at our Construction Careers site. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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