Senior Planner

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Reading Planning team. The role involves providing planning and methodology input for construction projects, managing prequalification and tender stages. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary range of £72K - £80K. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in construction planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to absorb and assimilate project information quickly.
• Experience with construction methodologies.
• Understanding of the design and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare construction methodologies for projects.
• Liaise with bid managers and estimators.
• Support site teams and update construction programmes.

Skills

Construction planning

Programming

Effective verbal and written communication

Lean programming skills

4D planning

Education

Membership of a professional body

Tools

Power-project

Microsoft Project

Asta

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Our Water contractor client are seeking a Senior Planner to join their Reading Planning team on a permanent basis.

The role will provide construction planning, programming, prelims and methodology input for projects at prequalification, tender and contract stage by developing an accurate assessment of sequence, methodology and time.

The role will be offered on a hybrid basis with site/office attendance. The base office is in Reading.

Responsibilities

• Planning and programming input into prequalification's and bids which will involve developing the construction methodology;
• Preparing tender programmes, method statements phasing drawings and other supporting information;
• Liaising with our bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department and specialist subcontractors as necessary;
• Preparing presentation material using PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, Paint or similar and presenting our construction proposals at interview;
• Experience of 4D planning desirable;
• At contract stage preparation of programme and works with the site teams to prepare detailed construction programmes, design and procurement programmes and other supporting information;
• Provide on-going support to site teams to review progress or update programmes and report as necessary;
• To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.
• Keen interest in and a good knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology;
• Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite of software (particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint);
• Ability to absorb and assimilate project information quickly and to demonstrate clarity of thought in developing and presenting solutions;
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Confidence to communicate within the company as well as clients, industry professional and suppliers outside the company;
• An understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters;
• Lean programming skills; NEC compliant programmes;
• Track & re-schedule monthly reports;
• Site experience on a variety of projects covering common construction techniques;
• Capable of preparing programmes using one or more of the project management software packages in use in the company e.g. Power-project, Microsoft Project, Asta, Primavera P6
• Membership of a professional body desirable
• Early Contract Involvement experience.
• An ability to think laterally and apply innovative solutions can be an advantage;
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - 72K - 80K guide
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme - including financial advice and guidance.
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Matchtech

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience