P6 Planner / Planning Engineer - Infrastructure

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in London is seeking P6 Planners / Planning Engineers with infrastructure sector experience. The role involves preparing and maintaining project schedules, supporting project teams, and adhering to contract processes. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a construction-related field and have strong communication skills. This position promotes a flexible working environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction related subject preferred.
• Experience in planning and scheduling functions in office and field.
• Proficient in multiple discipline specific software applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on Level 1 and Level 2 schedules.
• Support project teams with planning responsibilities.
• Maintain programme/project milestone and schedule interface activities.

Skills

Planning and scheduling functions

Oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Primavera (P6)

Knowledge of engineering and construction management

Education

Degree in a construction related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Primavera (P6)

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by the CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is the leading consultancy providing to the Infrastructure sector. Using our skills, processes and knowledge we provide industry leading services to our clients. We are currently looking to recruit a P6 Planners / Planning Engineers with proven Infrastructure (Rail, airports, roads, power, water, utilities and Defence) sector experience to be based in our London office.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

• Planning Engineers are responsible for all activities associated with the preparation and periodic progress reporting of Level 1 and Level 2 schedules
• Support the project teams with all planning related responsibilities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements
• Participates and supports the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings
• Identifies and maintains programme / project milestone and schedule interface activities

MAIN CHALLENGES OF THE JOB

• Support the planning and scheduling processes that are required to manage contracts and contractor schedules
• Support the programmes progress and reporting requirements
• Maintains up to date and accurate schedule interface requirements
• Adherence to NEC contract processes for management of schedule data and submissions
• Maintain an awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breach

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject preferred
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications, for example
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start‑up work processes
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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