Planner

Galliford Try; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Planner / Planning Engineer to join their Environment Business in Nottinghamshire. In this role, you will develop and manage strategic programs, communicate updates to stakeholders, and ensure timely project delivery. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Primavera P6, possess excellent communication skills, and have a solid understanding of multidisciplinary construction. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous Holidays

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Private Medical Options

Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong ability to analyze data and produce rapid scenarios is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic programmes using Primavera P6.
• Liaise with stakeholders to communicate programme updates.
• Conduct regular site programme reviews to verify progress.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong IT and data analysis skills

Multidisciplinary construction knowledge

Ability to interpret 3D models and drawings

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies

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 - Environment

Location: Annesley

We do not change the meaning: We have a career opportunity for a Planner / Planning Engineer to join our Environment Business in Nottinghamshire, working across the Severn Trent Water Framework at Galliford Try.

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and managing multidisciplinary Civil, Mechanical & Electrical programmes of work with a key client. You will work collaboratively with Operational, Engineering and Commercial Teams to ensure successful project delivery, effective change management and resourcing.

• Develop and maintain strategic programmes of work using Primavera P6, working closely with key clients
• Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders to communicate programme updates, including resource and cost levelling
• Develop standalone multidisciplinary construction baseline project plans with project delivery teams
• Provide client-focused planning outputs, adopting Collaborative Planning where required
• Identify, monitor and track changes to project scope, ensuring contractual principles are followed and impacts are clearly communicated to stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely planning, progress reporting, critical path analysis, key milestones and stretch targets
• Review programme data and integrate all construction activities to avoid resource clashes and site conflict
• Ensure compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS)
• Compile and maintain project and programme information
• Conduct regular site programme reviews to verify accurate progress reporting
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through proactive forward-planning
• Travel to regional offices and construction sites to support operational teams

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Essential:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a strong customer focus
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong IT, report-writing and data analysis skills, including ability to produce rapid "what if" programme scenarios
• Good multidisciplinary construction knowledge (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ICA)
• Ability to interpret 3D models and engineering drawings

Desirable:

• Experience with MS Project and/or Asta Powerproject
• Site Management or Engineering background

Personal attributes we value:

• Professional, organised and structured approach, with a passion for excellence
• Demonstrates our values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
• Proactive, flexible, resilient and able to build strong relationships at all levels
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, we are one of the UK's leading principal contractors. Joining us offers:

• Career stability on some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects
• A high-performing, diverse and supportive professional team
• A business with a strong growth strategy and genuine development opportunities

We invest in our people through our Leadership Development Framework, Apprenticeship Programmes and Career Paths initiative to help you achieve your career goals.

We are committed to the wellbeing of our people through our 'Be Well' programme, offering discounts, advice and support for a range of health and lifestyle needs.

Our Benefits

At Galliford Try, we believe in putting our people first. Our benefits package reflects this commitment, offering a range of options designed to support you, your career, and your well-being.

• Generous Holidays: You'll start with a great holiday entitlement, which increases with years of service. Plus, you can purchase extra holidays if needed.
• Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide variety of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Whether for fitness or convenience, this scheme offers great options.
• Comprehensive Pension Plan: Feel secure about your future with our pension offerings
• Share Purchase Scheme: Participate in the Save as You Earn scheme regularly.
• Private Medical Options: Salaried employees can access private medical schemes, along with free 24/7 support through our employee assistance program
• Professional Memberships: We\'ll cover the yearly membership for one recognized professional association relevant to your role.

We aim to create a supportive environment that values and invests in every individual. Let me know if you\'d like assistance tailoring this information further!

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups. We are committed to being a people-focused, progressive business that creates lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

Our purpose is to make a difference by:

• Building essential facilities and infrastructure that communities rely on
• Providing learning, growth, and career opportunities for our people
• Working with our supply chain to promote excellent practices
• Caring for the environment we work in.

We stay true to our values by:

• Delivering excellence for our Clients and communities
• Being passionate about providing vital services
• Acting with integrity and always doing the right thing
• Collaborating with our Clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to create long-term value and lasting change.

For more information about this role or opportunities within our Environment business, please contact Ryan De Stadler at.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly, and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.