Lead Planner

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor company in London is seeking a Lead Planner to oversee a £220 million project. The successful candidate will manage planning and programming activities, develop regular reports, and coordinate with the management team. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and flexible working options. Apply with an updated CV if interested.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

Company Car or Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Death in service – life assurance

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and programming management for construction projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with management teams.
• Proven track record of developing reports and managing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Report the current programme position weekly/monthly to the Regional Planner.
• Coordinate planning and programme management duties during preconstruction.
• Lead and review programmes with the management team.

Skills

Planning management

Programming

Reporting

Job description

Role Overview

I am currently recruiting for a Lead Planner to join a Tier 1 Contractor working a complex £220 million project in London. You will support the management team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities associated with the works. To lead the programme and planning management for the team in the preconstruction and construction phases. To develop regular reports to feedback on progress and performance on a weekly and monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• To report back to the Regional Planner the current programme position on all projects they are working on a weekly / monthly basis. To regular review programmes, outputs and phasing with the Regional Planner.
• To carry out PDP’s with all assistant planners and to drive through actions/activities identified in the individual’s development plan
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management in the preconstruction process.
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management on site.
• Input to the assessment of the programme and entitlements under the contract – coordinate outputs with the management team.
• Lead input to the programme reporting weekly and monthly as required.
• To report the programme position at the monthly contract review meeting.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Death in service – life assurance
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave

If you're interested in the role, please apply today with your most up-to-date CV!