Project Planner

Gleeds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a seasoned Project/Programme Planner to support our Delay and Planning team across the UK with flexible location options. The role requires attending site in Nottingham and coordinating with multiple offices, supported by 10+ years of construction planning experience.

You will use Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject to develop and maintain detailed programmes, monitor progress, manage risks and report to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction project planning.
• Proven experience developing, managing and updating construction programmes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience in critical path analysis, programme logic, float and progress monitoring.
• Experience in reviewing contractor programmes and undertaking programme assurance.
• Knowledge of programme risk management, mitigation and recovery planning.
• Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts, including programme requirements and change management.
• Experience assessing programme impacts arising from variations, delays and compensation events.
• Ability to prepare programme reports, progress updates and management presentations.
• Experience working with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Programme Development: Prepare and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
• Programme Management: Monitor project progress against baselines, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Critical Path Analysis: Identify and monitor critical and near-critical activities, programme float and milestones.
• Progress Reporting: Produce programme updates, dashboards and management presentations.
• Programme Risk Assessment: Identify potential delays and mitigation measures.
• Change Management: Assess programme implications of variations and other project changes.
• Recovery Planning: Develop mitigation and recovery programmes to minimise delays.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and teams to review progress.
• Programme Assurance: Review contractor programmes for logic, sequencing, durations, resources and contract compliance.
• Planning Best Practice: Ensure programmes comply with project requirements and standards.
• Producing and presenting to customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising directors of issues affecting Gleeds PI insurance.

Skills

Project planning

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Numeracy

Education

Degree in construction discipline

CIOB membership desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About this opportunity

We are seeking a Project / Programme Planner to support our Dispute Advisory - Delay and Planning team with location flexibility (2-3 days per week in office) but must be able to attend site as required in Nottingham and occasional visits to other offices.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ construction experience from either contractor or consultancy background and programme software experience in P6 and Asta Powerproject is essential.

The initial project is 3 to 4 years in duration (with the first 6 to 9 months full-time) on a healthcare scheme spread over three separate sites across the Nottingham area.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Programme Development: Prepare and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
• Programme Management: Monitor project progress against agreed baselines, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Critical Path Analysis: Identify and monitor critical and near-critical activities, programme float and key milestones.
• Progress Reporting: Produce programme updates, progress reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Programme Risk Assessment: Identify potential delays, assess programme risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Change Management: Assess the programme implications of variations, compensation events and other project changes.
• Recovery Planning: Develop and review mitigation, acceleration and recovery programmes to minimise project delays.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams to review progress, resolve planning issues and coordinate delivery.
• Programme Assurance: Review contractor programmes for logic, sequencing, durations, resources, critical paths and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Planning Best Practice: Ensure programmes comply with project requirements, contractual obligations and recognised planning standards.
• Producing and presenting to customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in construction project planning.
• Proven experience developing, managing and updating construction programmes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience in critical path analysis, programme logic, float and progress monitoring.
• Experience in reviewing contractor programmes and undertaking programme assurance.
• Knowledge of programme risk management, mitigation and recovery planning.
• Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts, including programme requirements and change management.
• Experience assessing programme impacts arising from variations, delays and compensation events.
• Ability to prepare programme reports, progress updates and management presentations.
• Experience working with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction discipline.
• Relevant professional membership (eg. CIOB - Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders) is desirable.
• Formal training or certification in Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject advantageous.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.