Project Planner

VINCI Building UK; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Building UK is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join the Birmingham Airport programme, part of a multi-million-pound masterplan delivering challenging infrastructure upgrades and terminal expansion while the site remains live. The role requires hands-on planning experience as a UK main contractor and the ability to translate construction methodology into robust, deliverable programmes.

You will develop and manage detailed project programmes, including sequencing, critical path

Qualifications

• Hands-on planning experience on medium to large-scale building projects.
• Experience working for a UK main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Tender/Project Programme with minimal guidance and identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity.
• Identify project critical success factors for the programme and make other team members aware of these
• Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organized accordingly
• Challenge and verify suppliers and sub-contractors programme and methodology
• Develop with guidance Pre-construction, design and procurement programmes
• Undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes
• Independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables
• Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator
• Compile prelim books for adjudication
• Prepare (with guidance) Scaffold, temporary services and crane enquiries
• Analyse (with guidance) Scaffold, temporary services and crane enquiries
• Liaise with Estimating Team at tender stage to ensure all attendances are priced (not duplicated) and checks are made to ensure s/c's have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.
• Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings.
• Meet Client reporting requirements
• Assist with the PM Report and populate the planning and controls sections
• Develop the programme and associated documents in line with the form of Contract
• Update Project Programme in line with the Contract
• Identify change and assess impact on the Programme
• Use the document control system to optimise distribution of information
• Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure planning requirements are understood and being acted upon
• Actively target opportunities to exceed customer expectations
• Actively participate in knowledge share events
• Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs
• Understand business need for positive cash flow and plan works accordingly

Skills

Construction sequencing

Critical path analysis

Progress monitoring

UK main contracting experience

Job description

VINCI Building is looking for an experienced Project Planner to work on our programme at Birmingham Airport, forming part of a multi-million-pound masterplan to deliver challenging infrastructure upgrades and terminal expansion works within a live operational airport.

A proven background working for a main building contractor in the UK is essential for this position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate hands‑on planning experience on the delivery of medium to large-scale building projects.

You’ll be a construction-focused Planner who understands how buildings are actually delivered and can translate construction methodology into robust, realistic and deliverable programmes.

You’ll take responsibility for developing and managing detailed project programmes, including:

• Construction sequencing and methodology
• Critical path analysis
• Programme and schedule forecasting
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Identification of programme risks and potential delays
• Coordination of multiple packages and workstreams
• Supporting the project team in developing mitigation and recovery strategies

You’ll bring demonstrable experience gained on building projects within the UK main contracting environment, combining strong technical planning capability with the confidence to engage with project, commercial and operational teams.

Please Note: To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional security and vetting checks will be undertaken by the client.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Prepare Tender/Project Programme with minimal guidance and identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity
• Identify project critical success factors for the programme and make other team members aware of these
• Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organized accordingly
• Challenge and verify suppliers and sub-contractors programme and methodology
• Develop with guidance Pre-construction, design and procurement programmes
• Undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes
• Independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables
• Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator
• Compile prelim books for adjudication
• Prepare (with guidance) Scaffold, temporary services and crane enquiries
• Analyse (with guidance) Scaffold, temporary services and crane enquiries
• Liaise with Estimating Team at tender stage to ensure all attendances are priced (not duplicated) and checks are made to ensure s/c's have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.
• Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings.
• Meet Client reporting requirements
• Assist with the PM Report and populate the planning and controls sections
• Develop the programme and associated documents in line with the form of Contract
• Update Project Programme in line with the Contract
• Identify change and assess impact on the Programme
• Use the document control system to optimise distribution of information
• Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure planning requirements are understood and being acted upon
• Actively target opportunities to exceed customer expectations
• Actively participate in knowledge share events
• Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs
• Understand business need for positive cash flow and plan works accordingly

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the site Health Safety and Environmental Plans, are in line with HS&E legislation and review their potential impact upon work sequencing
• Ensure that all activities are planned with time allocated for HSE needs such as documentation and approvals, training, competency checks etc.

We are VINCI Building

Operating from our network of offices throughout England and Wales, VINCI Building delivers new build, refurbishment and associated fitout works, with particular expertise in the education, healthcare, industrial, air, retail, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

We focus on technical excellence and experience to sustainably deliver best value for our clients. We understand and respond to the challenges of the modern built environment.

Our goal is always to build strong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to ensure success by unlocking your strategic vision and turning it into a deliverable scheme. We are active in a wide range of sectors and value bands, allowing us to provide a regional service with national resources.

VINCI Building delivers complex projects and programmes, blending our corporate stability with the local knowledge our teams offer.

Sustainability is at the heart of our approach, and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. We take the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work in to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Building is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

VINCI Building recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.