Planner

Fawkes & Reece; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor in Doncaster seeks an experienced Planner. The role involves managing the planning function for complex projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring effective project delivery. Responsibilities include preparing project programmes, identifying critical success factors, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and be able to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary up to £70k plus benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Car Allowance or Company Car

Clear Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills to manage complex information.
• Ability to mentor and develop other planners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Tender/Project Programme with minimal guidance.
• Identify project critical success factors.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure organized work.
• Assess progress against programmes and report findings.

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Planner seeking a fresh challenge working for a leading international Tier 1 main contractor?

As Planner you will be responsible for initiating and leading tasks and processes, taking responsibility and being accountable, where relevant, for the work and roles of others whilst exercising broad autonomy and judgement within broad parameters in their area of responsibility. Specialist learning and involves detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study.

The role of a Planner

Responsible for the Planning function on Medium to Large tenders and sites involving complex and detailed analysis of large volumes of information. Ensuring that the optimum sequence to deliver the project is reflected in the programme. To Mentor and develop other members of the Planning team and to undertake high level review of other Planners work.

Responsibilities of a Planner

• Prepare Tender/Project Programme with minimal guidance and identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity
• Identify project critical success factors for the programme and make other team members aware of these
• Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organised accordingly
• Challenge and verify suppliers and sub-contractors programme and methodology
• Develop with guidance Pre-construction, design and procurement programmes
• Undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes
• Independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables
• Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator
• Liaise with Estimating Team at tender stage to ensure all attendances are priced and checks are made to ensure sub-contractors have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.
• Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings
• Meet Client reporting requirements
• Assist with the PM Report and populate the planning and controls sections
• Develop the programme and associated documents in line with the form of Contract
• Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs

Benefits for a Planner

• Salary up to £70k + Car Allowance or Company Car
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Clear Career Progression

Please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Sheffield office on 0114 213 0900 and ask for Alex.