Senior Construction Planner & Project Controls Lead

Dragados UK & Ireland; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados UK & Ireland seeks a Senior Planner to drive construction program execution, manage master schedules, progress reporting and recovery planning. You will apply project controls, coordinate with subcontractors and ensure timely updates to the programme in line with budget and resources.

The role requires proven planning experience, PMP/PRINCE2, and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and data analysis is essential for accurate reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering, or a related field.
• Project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2.
• Proven experience in project planning, execution, and resource management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in managing complex datasets.
• Be proficient in Primavera Project Planner – P6
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Deltek Acumen Fuse and Primavera Risk Analyser is not mandatory but would be beneficial
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop software; ability to design and edit
• graphic presentations and materials.
• Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities
• Able to maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Excellent judgment is essential.
• Previous experience working in similar project in the Construction industry

Responsibilities

• Apply the Project Controls Management Plan of the Project.
• Ensure the Project’s compliance with the Contract’s requirements related to the Programme.
• Be aware of the scope of the Project.
• Calculate and report the actual Construction progress and update the Construction “S” curves.
• Weekly preparation and issuance of the Construction Weekly Report.
• Be aware of the Subcontractors' overall Programme to inform of potential impacts on the Programme promptly.
• Inform and analyse any Construction delays or failures to comply with the project's timescale and make proposals for improvements.
• Prepare recovery plans when necessary.
• Analysis of the critical path.
• Calculate the Project’s Performance following the Earned Value Methodology.
• Carry out weekly meetings with the project team to ensure that updated project information is permanently available. Collaborate in activating the other areas to facilitate compliance with deadline objectives.
• Review and monitor the Subcontractor’s manpower and performance.
• Incorporate into the Programme when necessary, and the Change Orders are approved.
• Monitor the BOQ of the subcontractors through the information provided by the Construction Department, detecting any deviations and assessing their impact on the Programme.
• Meet the needs of any report and/or particular analysis requested.
• Encourage teamwork, maintaining and fostering collaboration between different Project areas.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Deltek Acumen Fuse

Primavera Risk Analyser

Job description

Dragados UK & Ireland seeks a Senior Planner to drive construction program execution, manage master schedules, progress reporting and recovery planning. You will apply project controls, coordinate with subcontractors and ensure timely updates to the programme in line with budget and resources.

The role requires proven planning experience, PMP/PRINCE2, and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and data analysis is essential for accurate reporting and decision-making.