Project Planner – Major Infrastructure Delivery

Laing O'Rourke; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Project Planner to support the Norwich to Tilbury ATNC programme, a flagship Great Grid Upgrade project. You will help develop, monitor and forecast project programmes, coordinating with engineering, procurement and delivery teams to ensure alignment with milestones and client requirements.

The role suits an experienced planner seeking growth in a major infrastructure environment, with responsibilities spanning progress reporting, risk identification and

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning, programming or project controls within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Experience developing and maintaining project or construction programmes.
• An understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience monitoring progress against programmes and reporting on performance.
• Ability to identify programme risks, opportunities and potential impacts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project, engineering, commercial and construction teams.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using project planning and programme management systems.
• Ability to produce accurate programme information, reports and forecasts.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and supporting project teams in resolving them.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling and coordination activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project and construction programmes in line with project requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract programmes and associated programme information.
• Ensure programmes are updated accurately and reflect current project progress.
• Work with project teams to develop logical and achievable sequences of work.
• Monitor progress against programme and agreed milestones.
• Collect, analyse and report programme and progress information.
• Identify potential programme risks, delays and opportunities and raise these with the project team.
• Support the development of mitigation and recovery strategies where required.
• Assist with programme reporting, forecasting and progress updates.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, procurement, construction and supply chain teams.
• Coordinate programme information across relevant project stakeholders.
• Support the integration of design, procurement and construction activities within the programme.
• Contribute to project meetings and provide relevant programme updates and information.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project planning and controls processes.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Support and share knowledge with junior members of the planning team where appropriate.
• Undertake additional planning responsibilities as required by the project and business.

Skills

Project planning

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Construction industry

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Scheduling software

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Project Planner to support the Norwich to Tilbury ATNC programme, a flagship Great Grid Upgrade project. You will help develop, monitor and forecast project programmes, coordinating with engineering, procurement and delivery teams to ensure alignment with milestones and client requirements.

The role suits an experienced planner seeking growth in a major infrastructure environment, with responsibilities spanning progress reporting, risk identification and