Planner

Portview; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Planner to develop and maintain construction schedules for various projects. The role involves collaborating with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to ensure timely delivery of projects and effective change management. Candidates should have a proven background in construction planning, with proficiency in Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project. This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple projects and contribute to best practices in project management.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a construction planner or project planner.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in producing project plans.
• Good understanding of commercial forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain construction schedules and plans.
• Develop project specific programmes and method statements.
• Communicate planned intents both internally and externally.
• Measure progress and report against programme targets.

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Critical path analysis

Understanding of NEC ECC and JCT

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

As a Planner you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and administering construction schedules and plans on a variety of projects to ensure programmes are delivered on time, on budget and that change is captured and controlled. You will actively lead and support in the creation of various plans and schedules in collaboration with the execution teams.

You will work with Quantity Surveyors, Contract and Project Managers to encourage project management best practice, while promoting the use of developed schedule related strategies and tools within the programme and project planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and achieve consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
• Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements and Logistics Plans during the estimating phase.
• Develop Design Deliverable Programmes in conjunction with the Design Manager and design department.
• Develop Project Programmes to measure progress, including critical path analysis. This will include Procurement Programmes, Commissioning and Completion Programmes.
• Communicate the planned intent both internally and externally.
• Be proficient in using Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, PrimaveraP6and any other Programming Software Packages that may be used from time to time.
• Be proficient in carrying out planning duties in line with common forms of construction Contracts including NEC ECC and JCT.
• Produce Information Required Schedules from the Project Programmes.
• Review and challenge subcontractor programmes including methods and logistics; compare them to the Project Programmes to ensure they are fully aligned.
• Carry out “what-if” scenarios to forward forecast issues that may develop during the project.
• Keep records of any assumptions or constraints that have been made / assumed to develop the Project Programmes.
• Explain in detail of the logic used to develop any Project Programme to other team members.
• In conjunction with other team members, proactively manage programmes to ensure they are achieved.
• Provide reports to the Contracts Director/Contracts Manager/Project Manager/Site Manager as required, including critical path network and rescheduling of activities where appropriate.
• Provide programme input regarding changes including Compensation Events / Variations and Delay Entitlement.
• Provide detailed Sub-Contract Delivery Programmes for inclusion in Sub-Contract Tenders.
• Check subcontractor programmes for compliance with the Project Programmes.
• Suggest recovery actions or programme betterment opportunities.
• Advise to the Contracts Director/Contracts Manager/Project Manager/Site Manager as to the impact of activity slippage even if items are not on critical path.
• Measure progress and report against the programme targets.
• Input to the Project Risk and Opportunities Register both during the estimating and construction phases where required.
• Assisting researching alternative product or systems in conjunction with the Project Team.
• Input as requested into the review of any subcontractor claims for delay and/or costs and provide detailed programme evidence relating to the claim.
• Ensure the quality procedures in respect to his/her duties are implemented.
• Provide input to “Wash-out” meeting post-completion.
• Introduce improvements where appropriate to areas of responsibility.
• Undertake any other duties which may be required by management

Qualifications & Skills

Attributes/Experience

• Experience producing project plans in Microsoft Project and Asta Powerproject.
• You will have a proven background as a construction planner or project planner, with experience in a range of sectors.
• Ability to work across multiple projects at the same time to different levels of involvement.
• You will hold a good level of understanding of commercial forms of contract.
• Experience supporting operational and commercial teams in developing, negotiating and agreeing extension of time and other contractual claims.
• Ability to produce monthly reports to work with internal and our Clients reporting cycles.
• Experience in carrying out planning duties in line with common forms of construction including NEC ECC and JCT
• Knowledge for Primavera 6
• Technical understanding of M&E building services