Senior Construction Planner – Schedules, EVMS & Claims

Savile Lloyd; East Hagbourne; On-site; Full time

Job description

Our client is a leading multinational engineering services provider and general contractor who specializes in mission critical turnkey solutions. Employing over 750 professionals and delivering leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are currently looking for Planners to join them on a construction project in Didcot, UK.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP.
• Reporting to Planning Department.
• Reporting to Business Unit / Project Management.
• Developing and maintaining schedules for pre‑construction / construction / commissioning.
• Developing and maintaining progress databases.
• Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis.
• Earned Value Management systems.
• Monitoring schedule performance and productivity.
• Auditing progress on site.
• Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors.
• Preparation of tender schedules and histograms.
• Supporting weekly workface planning systems.
• Resource / cash loading of schedules.
• Providing data for payment applications.
• Completing contract review reports.
• Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports.
• Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions.
• Recording delay and disruption.
• Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes.
• Travelling to projects to carry out the above, if required.
• Training staff, if required.
• Covering Senior Project Planner responsibilities when required.
• Exceptional Problem Solving capabilities.

You will need

• 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT Skills – High Competency in MS Excel is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.