Project Planner

VolkerWessels UK; Sheffield, Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering contractor in Sheffield is looking for a Project Planner to provide planning support for Metro and Rail projects. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills, experience in project delivery, and knowledge of safety and environmental issues. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional day off on birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Comprehensive training opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience of working in civil engineering.
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning and support to the Project Controls Manager.
• Ensure compliance with clients' tender and contractual requirements.
• Act as a key link between Project Controls Managers and Planners.

Skills

Technical organisational skills

Project delivery experience

Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues

Education

A level standard or Engineering qualification

Tools

Primavera 102 Course or equivalent

Job description

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.

We have a great opportunity for a Project Planner to work on a new Metro's and Rail Project in Sheffield.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing project planning and support to the Project Controls Manager, their teams and deputise where required
• Ensuring that all clients tender and contractual requirements are understood and complied with in relation to project planning, resource planning and progress
• Ensuring the project plans for assigned contracts accurately reflect the technical work cope for the
• Acting as a key link between Project Controls Managers and Planners, you will be responsible for highlighting issues, providing solutions to problems and reporting on a set of key performance

About you

• Educated to A level standard or an Engineering qualification would be desirable
• Proven technical organisational skills.
• Demonstrate experience in project delivery or a consultancy role
• Ideally trained in Primavera 102 Course or equivalent
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
• Experience of working in civil engineering
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK

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Additional information

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Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.