Senior Planner

Carmichael UK; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Senior Planner for a Tier 1 Highways project in Norfolk. The role involves ensuring compliance with planning procedures, resource management, and effective project scheduling. Candidates should have experience with planning software and construction knowledge, as well as excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning projects using software like P6/Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge in construction processes and scheduling.
• Skills in managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programme content complies with planning procedures.
• Manage resources to meet project objectives and minimize costs.
• Evaluate project critical paths and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Project management tools

Construction methodology

Project scheduling

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

CarmichaelUK are seeking a Senior Planner to work on a Tier 1 Highways project in the Norfolk area.

Candidates must be able to work on site at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities to include:

- Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance. Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
- Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as appropriate.
- Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.

Knowledge Required:

- Competent in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6
- knowledge of construction, including construction methodology, various phases, processes, and requirements, to facilitate effective project planning.
- Knowledge in project scheduling, including the ability to create, manage, and optimize project schedules using industry-standard tools.

Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and managing projects using planning software like P6/ Microsoft Project.
- Previous experience in managing relationships with project stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.