Planner

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking a Planner to manage project schedules and documentations effectively. The ideal candidate has experience in civil engineering, especially within the water sector, and is proficient in planning software like P6 and Microsoft Project. Competitive salary and benefits offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Planner role.
• Preferably background in Water sector.
• Familiarity with planning software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a resourced programme for projects.
• Contribute to the risk register and risk analysis.
• Manage project documentation.

Skills

Planning software proficiency

Experience in Civil Engineering

Computer literacy

Various planning techniques

Tools

P6

TILOS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy, and water.

Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering, Utility Connections, Murphy Plant, Murphy Process Engineering, Pipeline Testing Services, Specialist Welding Services, and Electrical Services. Murphy specializes in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges, and piling, and possesses a substantial holding of plant, equipment, and facilities.

Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives worldwide. They work as ‘One Murphy’ – directly delivering the people, plant, and expertise needed to make projects successful. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

A day in the life of a Murphy Planner

1. Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements.
2. Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis.
3. Prepare visual material to aid planned methods.
4. Manage project documentation in an orderly fashion.
5. Provide a link between all parties regarding planning community information.
6. Define methods and establish outputs in consultation with the estimator and team, including the supply chain where appropriate.
7. Liaise with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works.
8. Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect costs.
9. Advise the project team of required feedback reports and support, in consultation with the estimator.

Still interested? Does this sound like you?

• Experience within a Planner role.
• Experience within Civil Engineering / Construction, preferably within Water.
• Proficiency with planning software (P6, TILOS, QSRA).
• Active experience with various planning techniques for tendering and contract delivery.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and P6.