Principal Planner

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Beckton is seeking a Principal Project Planner to develop crucial programme strategies and lead project planning efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, alongside expert knowledge in strategic planning and commercial awareness. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for a strategic thinker involved in high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in pre-contract planning and work-winning processes.
• Ability to implement and manage contract programmes.
• Skills in forensic analysis of programme data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree project sequences and strategies.
• Lead the planning and coordination processes.
• Collaborate to ensure optimal construction strategies.

Skills

Modelling and 4D planning

Asta or P6 expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

CIOB Membership

Job description

Is programming, planning and coordination process your forte? Are you a Planning leader who has successfully delivered previous projects?

We are looking for an expert strategic Principal Project Planner to join our Team in Beckton - East London

If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects and the opportunity to work with a Pioneering Delivery Team.

As a Principal Project Planner, you will be able to develop a Programme Strategy for clients and apply the required knowledge of processes and techniques that need to be considered in strategic planning and the purpose of it, in the success of a project.

A Principal Planner will apply astute commercial awareness with expertise in different types of contract conditions to develop strategic plans to maximise opportunities for the Laing O'Rourke business,

What will the role look like?

• Ensuring that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements and develop and agree a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical / advantageous construction strategy is adopted.
• Determine and provide planning input to tenders
• Provide leadership for the planning and coordination processes.
• Implement and maintain the requirements of the Project Business Plan.
• Ensure that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements.
• Provide expert input to ensure that the most economical / advantageous construction strategy is adopted through collaboration.
• Analyse performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
• Analysing performance and advising the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
• Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a tender bid
• Able to present time-related material using a variety of techniques and methods; providing effective communication, high quality submission and presentation material
• Carrying out Pre-Contract planning and Work Winning processes and procedures to produce Bid Programmes and associated time related information as part of a tender bid team
• Applies astute commercial awareness with expertise of different types of contract conditions to develop strategic plans to maximise opportunities for the Laing O'Rourke business, including advising when and what forensic analysis of programme is required strategically
• Trains and mentors others on Contract Planning processes and procedures
• Contributes to the development of procurement processes and strategy including the systems and control measures adopted throughout the business
• Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a Tender Bid
• Able to independently produce processes and systems to manage contracts for more complex projects
• Carries out forensic analysis of programme data and interfaces with client teams to build effective relationships

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Desired Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar sector-related
• CIOB Membership
• Modelling and 4D planning, as well as Asta or P6 – preferably both to a high standard
• Implementation of pre-contract planning and work-winning processes
• Implementation, development and maintain the Contract Programme and Programme to Build
• Implementation of strategic planning / programme management systems
• Ability to analyse, collate and utilise a range of data and information for reporting and forecasting
• Able to ascertain which tasks are urgent or important and the level of accuracy required
• Lateral thinker to spot trends / issues in production data