Senior Planner

Binnies; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a Senior Planner for our Delivery group in Chester. The role focuses on planning and project controls for UK Water Engineering and Construction projects, initially within the bWGM JV and potentially later under the DCWW AMP8 framework.

You will develop and maintain project programmes, ensure contractual compliance, and guide junior planners, with hybrid working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning and project controls knowledge across programmes.
• Experience managing multiple projects forming a programme of works.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline design, construct, and commissioning in water projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control on individual projects and programmes.
• Develop and maintain project programmes.
• Ensure compliance with contract and procedural requirements.
• Review and integrate supplier programmes.
• Apply Critical Path Methodology and Float Monitoring.
• Identify impacts of contractual issues (CEs, Claims, EOTs).
• Produce progress reports and liaise with management and client reps.
• Lead and support junior planners.

Skills

Planning & controls

Multi-project management

Water industry knowledge

Contractual awareness

Education

Civil Engineering background

Chartered engineer

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Vacancy

Job Title: Senior Planner
Location:Chester, Hybrid
The VacancyBinnies UK part of the RSK Group isl ooking for a Senior Planner working within our Delivery group on UK Water Engineering and Construction projects, initially within the Binnies / WGM (bWGM) Joint Venture undertaking Design & Build projects for United Utilities, and likely later within our DCWW AMP8 framework within Wales.
Binnies offers you possibilities on an international scale with offices worldwide and projects completed in 100 plus countries. What’s more, you can work on exciting global projects regardless of where you are physically located. Whatever industries and technologies interest you, Binnies can get you there.
Binnies is expanding its planning capabilities following the award of Design and Construct contracts across England, Scotland and Wales. As a result, there is a requirement for the role of a Senior Planner to work on these exciting projects.
At Binnies we offer flexible/hybrid working patterns with flexibility on location.

About The Role

• Responsible for planning and project controls functions on individual projects and across a programme of works.
• Developing and maintaining the project programmes.
• Compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Reviewing and integrating supplier’s programmes.
• Critical Path Methodology and Float Monitoring.
• Identifying and evaluating the impact of Contractual issues related to programme e.g. Compensation Events, Claims and EOTs.
• Production of progress reports and identifying and communicating with the management team and client representatives.
• Able to lead, supervise, guide and support more junior planners.
  

Essential Requirements

• Extensive planning and project controls knowledge and experience.
• Experience of managing multiple projects forming a programme of works.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-discipline design, construct and commission projects, ideally in the Water Industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  

The role is suitable for candidates with a background in Civil Engineering, or another related discipline. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge.

Desirable Requirements

• Design knowledge, and experience of developing design programmes.
• Water Industry Experience and practical knowledge - Water and Wastewater.
• NEC Contract knowledge.
• Earned Value Analysis methodologies.
• 4D modelling experience.
• Chartered Status.
  

Why Join Us

Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.
We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years,
We have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life
balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid
working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working
environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.
The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with
Binnies.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and
social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.