L5 Construction Planner

Rullion Managed Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider in the UK seeks a Construction Planner to support the development of integrated level 5 schedules for a major project. The role involves detailed planning and management of construction activities, ensuring integration across project phases. Candidates should have strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of construction processes. This position offers a competitive contract rate and comprehensive responsibilities within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

36 days paid leave

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecast position.
• Experience with various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction schedules for the MEH phase.
• Integrate activities with other HPC programmes.
• Manage and update schedule data within planning tools.
• Support performance optimisation across project lifecycle.

Skills

Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction process

Strong communication skills

Understanding of planning methods

Knowledge of construction market and methods

Basic understanding of estimating principles

Job description

Overview

L5 Construction Planner – Bridgwater. Up to 448.00pd PAYE Contract (+ 36 days paid leave) or Up to 609.00pd via an approved Umbrella. Initial CED 31/12/2025. The construction planner will support the construction lead planner to develop and progress the integrated level 5 schedule which encompasses the full MEH scope. The level 5 schedule also reflects interfaces with other tier 1 partners to ensure they are fully integrated. Accountable to the Level 5 lead planner, the Construction Planner will be responsible for the onsite planning of installation activities and associated data, this will include the governance, management and updating of MEH construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• The development, integrations, design, testing & commissioning of detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.
• Considering all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical and HVAC (MEH) planning for works on the Hinkley Point C project. This will involve conducting integrated schedule reviews to develop detailed, optimised construction delivery sequences and resource loaded schedules.
• Integration of construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process. The role will be instrumental in addressing interfaces at.
• The detailed construction schedules support the overall project integrated works schedule (IWS) and the 16-week look ahead process to un-constrain work and deliver schedule adherence.
• The management and update of the schedule data within the planning and production control toolsets.
• Support for the performance optimisation / influence of the 4D capability on the performance of Safety, Quality, Cost, Time & Risk across the life-cycle delivery of the MEH scope of Work.
• Work with the 4D team to develop animated schedule sequences and enhance the 4D tools and capability on the project, particularly for construction coordination purposes.
• Work with the construction teams and the PDO to develop visual management capabilities for deployment in the field by the construction and contract partner teams.
• Ensure that MEH installation schedule is supported by the relevant digital tool sets and data to ensure that its performance always meets the needs of the delivery of the MEH Scope of Work.
• Ensuring that MEH Programme construction schedules are produced, managed, and maintained in accordance with the planning procedures and contract requirements.
• Reporting of site progress using various methods, and ensuring the construction are informed of relevant schedule data.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Essential
• The Construction Planner will have knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction process and the integration of these activities. Specific knowledge, skills, qualification, and experience include:
• In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecast position and planning.
• Strong communication skills.
• An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.
• An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
• A basic understanding of estimating principles.

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