Planner

Galliford Try Plc; Quorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group is seeking an Experienced Scheduler/Planner to join their Digital Infrastructure Business in England. The role focuses on developing integrated design and build contracts in the telecom and renewable sectors. Candidates should have experience with planning software, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. This position offers stability and the chance to work on exciting high-profile projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on major projects

Commitment to wellbeing through support programmes

Qualifications

• Experience producing resource loaded programmes.
• Ability to prepare critical paths and float.
• Construction background and understanding of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tender and construction phase programmes.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams for project development.
• Manage planning tasks across all project phases.

Skills

Experience in Microsoft Project

Experience in Primavera planning software

IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong problem-solving ability

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. planner - digital infrastructure Leicester / Warrington / bristol

Responsibilities

• An opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Scheduler / Planner to join the team at Galliford Try within our Digital Infrastructure Business, focusing on the following strategic market sectors: Wireless & Fixed Line Telecoms Network Infrastructure, Defence Telecoms, Renewable Solutions/EV charging stations.
• Report to the Strategic Development Manager; work as part of the wider pre-construction and operational teams developing detailed tender, pre-construction and construction phase programmes for design and build projects and programmes.
• Plan, develop and implement integrated design and build contracts; liaise with cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds. There will be a pre-construction emphasis and support tender submissions with programmes tailored to strengthen bid credibility. Accept and take responsibility for all planning tasks and outcomes across project phases. Apply a collaborative approach to meet project requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Project and Primavera planning software.
• Liaison and interface with team members to produce initial and updated contract programmes for acceptance/approval.
• Production of resource loaded programmes to identify sequencing, critical paths, float and combined financial data for Earned Value Management (if required).
• Weekly input into management activities to ensure outcomes are planned for and achieved.
• Monthly reporting for internal and external reviews and discussions via meetings.
• Previous experience on the NEC suite of contracts.
• Previous experience on Defence, Telecoms and EV charging/renewable energy infrastructure projects preferred (but not essential).
• Security clearance to SC level preferred (but not essential).
• Ability to demonstrate confidence to communicate ideas; excellent use of the English language and writing skills.
• A drive for continuous improvement and a customer-focused approach; a strategic thinker with problem-solving ability.
• Construction background and ability to understand technical and commercial information; commercial awareness of programme impacts on cost, risk, and overall project strategy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technically oriented people, including presenting programme options professionally to clients and internal leadership.
• Willingness to support the team and others as a team player with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to meet fluctuating workloads and tight deadlines, including non-standard work hours when required.
• IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.
• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture; organized, structured and professional with a passion for excellence; flexibility, resilience and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; strong ethical standards with openness and honesty; commitment to excellent customer service; self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to take on new challenges.
• Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry\'s leading principal contractors, offering the opportunity to work on some of the UK\'s most exciting projects with stability and the chance to stretch capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we\'re poised for further growth and success.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through our Be Well programme, which offers discounts and support for a range of issues.

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to be a people-oriented, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and communities. Our purpose is to improve people\'s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and collaborating with our supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We do this by upholding our values, delivering excellence for clients and the community, being passionate about our role, and putting integrity at the heart of our business. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions, please get in touch.