Project Planner - Construction

Approach Personnel Ltd; Wellington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join their team. The role involves contributing to the overall planning process for various construction projects, utilizing software like ASTA PowerProject and Primavera. Candidates should have relevant experience, especially with NEC contracts, and a degree or trade qualification in construction. The position offers a competitive package and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive financial package

Private medical care

Continued training and career development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience on live projects in construction.
• Excellent working knowledge of ASTA PowerProject and Primavera.
• MCIOB qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid and project planning/programming strategies.
• Prepare method statements to meet project needs.
• Deliver and maintain all associated programmes.

Skills

Planning software (ASTA PowerProject, Primavera)

Experience with NEC contracts

Project management

Education

HNC/Degree in a construction related subject

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Planner with a background working on a variety of construction based projects?

Are you proficient is using Planning software such as ASTA Powerproject or Primavera?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry leading Main Contractor, who are currently on the look out for a Project Planner to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their West Midlands office. As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for contributing to the overall planning process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive financial package.
• Private medical care.
• Continued training with career development.
• Pension scheme

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience on live projects and different forms of construction and types of contracts including NEC contracts.
• Excellent working knowledge of Planning software such as ASTA PowerProject and Primavera.
• MCIOB is desirable, but not needed.
• Ideally, a HNC/Degree qualification in a construction related subject or trade qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning / programming strategic plan.
• Assist the management team in preparation of method statements to meet the needs of the project.
• Manage the delivery and maintenance of all associated programmes as required by the bid and project planning and programming strategic plan - Including as a minimum, the Master Integrated Programme including Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Handover Programmes.
• Contribute towards the monitoring of progress and production of all internal and external progress reports for completion and delivery to the bid & project leadership teams, client and other parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Input and implementation of the project risk and opportunity management plan.
• Contribute towards the preparation and distribution of site organisation and logistics plans, including mechanical and non-mechanical plant utilisation and programme requirements, ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the plan and their responsibilities in this area.
• Ensure Contractual and Change Management programme related aspects are fully complied with including preparation of any time entitlement documentation.

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