Senior Planner

QB SQUARE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Travel benefits

28 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working across home,?c

Job summary

QB SQUARE in London offers a Planner / Senior Planner role with hybrid working across office, project sites and home. You will develop and maintain detailed project programmes and provide planning support on major construction and infrastructure projects, working with main contractors and stakeholders.

We expect 2+ years (Planner) or 5+ years (Senior Planner) of planning experience, NEC contract familiarity, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-graduate planning experience
• Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working with NEC contracts
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
• Provide planning support across major construction and infrastructure projects
• Work closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
• Identify programme risks, delays and potential impacts
• Support NEC contract planning and programme requirements
• Assist with change management and programme impact assessments
• Produce accurate planning reports and project updates
• Manage multiple project requirements and competing deadlines
• Senior Planners will take greater responsibility for change management and complex programme issues

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

NEC contracts

Programme management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction/Project Management

Civil Engineering qualification advantageous

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner

Location: London / Hybrid
Sector: Construction & Infrastructure
Working Pattern: Flexible working across office, project sites and home

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join a growing London-based consultancy, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects.

Working with a range of main contractors and subcontractors, you will provide planning expertise across medium to large-scale projects, with a particular focus on NEC contracts and change management.

This is a great opportunity for a personable and proactive Planner who enjoys getting involved in complex projects and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
• Provide planning support across major construction and infrastructure projects
• Work closely with main contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes
• Identify programme risks, delays and potential impacts
• Support NEC contract planning and programme requirements
• Assist with change management and programme impact assessments
• Produce accurate planning reports and project updates
• Manage multiple project requirements and competing deadlines
• Senior Planners will take greater responsibility for change management and complex programme issues

Experience Required

Planner:

• Minimum 2+ years' post-graduate planning experience
• Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working with NEC contracts
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery

Senior Planner:

• Minimum 5+ years' post-graduate planning experience
• Strong construction or infrastructure planning experience
• Demonstrable change management experience
• Confident managing complex programmes and working with multiple stakeholders

Skills & Qualifications

Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline

Civil Engineering qualification would be advantageous

Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project

Strong knowledge of NEC construction planning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Good IT literacy

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects

Confident working independently as well as part of a wider project team

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Travel benefits
• 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible/hybrid working across home, office and project sites
• Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to a variety of clients, contractors and complex projects