Planner

TRS Staffing Solutions; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global EPC company is seeking a Planner for a contract position based in Farnborough. Responsibilities include validating cost and planning information, developing programme structures, and conducting risk assessments. This role offers an initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend up to 3 years, outside IR35. The position supports hybrid working arrangements, providing an opportunity to collaborate closely with project managers and contractors throughout the construction phase.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reviewing and validating cost and planning information.
• Experience in developing programmes and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Ability to contribute to programme risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate information from EPCM contractors.
• Assist Planning Manager in developing programme structures.
• Develop cost and resource-loaded programmes.
• Contribute to programme risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Manage overall planning schedule for construction activities.

Skills

Cost and planning validation

Programme structure development

Risk assessment

Schedule management

Collaboration with teams

Job description

Overview

Our Client, a globally leading EPC, is looking for a Planner to join their team on a contract basis based in the Farnborough office.

• Initial 12 month contract (could be 3 years)
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate cost and planning information from various EPCM contractors to support the roll up of reporting information to the end-client. Each cost or planning engineer will be expected to challenge the EPCM Contractors and make recommendations for actions by the Contractors or interventions by the end-Client.
• Assist the Planning Manager in developing programme structures, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), calendars, and dates aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Employer’s data dictionary.
• Develop cost and resource-loaded programmes during submission in accordance with delivery milestones.
• Ensure programmes meet all required access dates, milestones, and key dates in compliance with Employer’s planning requirements and contract data.
• Contribute to programme risk assessments and risk analysis, including mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage the overall planning schedule for construction activities.
• Collaborate with the Head Office Planning Manager to integrate engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables.
• Provide progress reports and re-forecasting updates to the Client and Site Manager throughout the construction phase.
• Manage interface planning with EPC and EPCM contractors, including delay analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Analyse delays and implement catch-up plans to maintain project timelines.
• Support documentation control and planning team coordination as required.