Planner

Carmichael UK; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting a Planner for a major Sizewell project. The role involves assisting in developing the delivery programme, coordinating with senior planners and delivery teams, and updating the programme based on construction performance.

The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering background, experience in planning large projects for Tier 1 contractors or joint ventures, and be proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project or ASTA.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related field is desirable.
• Experience planning large civil engineering projects for tier one or joint ventures.
• Proficient in scheduling tools: Primavera P6, MS Project or ASTA.
• Must be locally based and able to attend Ipswich or Leiston offices daily.
• Understanding of construction methods, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
• CSCS card held.
• Able to obtain BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of the delivery programme and coordinate with senior planners and delivery teams.
• Assist with programme updates and monitor performance during construction.
• Recommend mitigation measures for forecast critical programme slippage.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Coordination

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ASTA

Job description

An opportunity exists for a Planner on a major project on Sizewell. Previous experience working for tier one or PC contractor on a large infrastructure project or Joint venture on enabling/earthworks, would be advantageous.

Duties will include –

• Assist with the development of the delivery programme. Including close working and co-ordination with Senior Planner, delivery teams, supply chain to build up the optimum methodology, sequence, timing, production & resource
• Assist with programme updates with respect to performance during the construction period
• Recommend mitigation measures on areas of forecast critical programme slippage

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• A degree, HND or similar equivalent in a civil engineering or construction subject is desirable
• Experience of planning within large complex civil engineering projects for tier one of major joint ventures
• Good experience in scheduling tools and software like Primavera P6, MS Project or ASTA
• Willing to be locally based an attending the office in Ipswich or Leiston daily
• Understanding of the methods of construction, incl. plant, equipment, and labour requirements
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Able to obtain a BPSS clearance