Senior Planner

Galldris Services Ltd; Highgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Highgate is seeking a Senior Planner to manage the planning and programming function for key bids. The successful candidate will proactively lead the planning function, produce comprehensive planning documents, and liaise with key stakeholders throughout the construction phases. Applicants should have relevant construction experience and be proficient in industry-standard planning software. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an established firm.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to deal with clients and internal staff.
• Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function on selected projects.
• Produce and manage construction schedules.
• Establish the critical path of the programme.

Skills

Planning and Programming Software Proficient in the use of P6 and Asta Powerproject

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Organisational skills

Risk and opportunity management

Education

Recognised Construction or technical discipline qualifications

Job description

The Senior Planner will manage the Planning and Programming function in selected key bids in Tender, Preconstruction and concluding in Construction, liaising internally with the Galldris team, and externally with the Client, Consultants, and other Key Stakeholders to ultimately produce and manage well-considered, professional and accurate plans and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead the planning function on selected projects, producing well-considered, professional and achievable methodologies and programmes for both Pre-Construction and Construction activities. Collaboratively create, maintain, review and administer construction schedules and planning deliverables, including planning philosophy, presentations and reports
• Determine optimum construction methods and techniques. Identifying temporary works and method-related plant. Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements. Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme collaboratively with the team and supply chain
• Establish the critical path of the programme. Review and analyse the critical path with the wider team as necessary. Communicate effectively with key members of the team throughout the bid, tender, pre-construction and construction phases, seeking advice where appropriate
• Applying resource and resource levelling techniques as necessary. Present the project programme and sequence in detail or at a high level as appropriate
• Understand and implement the requirements of the building contract(s) about submitting initial and updated programmes. Where necessary, provide periodic programme updates with appropriate supporting information to assist the delivery team in reporting
• Liaise with Third Parties critical to the planning process (including but not limited to Statutory Authorities, Utility Providers, Planning Authorities, and other Design Consultants) and ensure their requirements and contributions are understood and communicated in the programme
• In addition to the above, at the Contract stage, the Senior Planner is accountable to the Head of Planning / Project Lead for:
• Implementing and monitoring the overall planning strategy and the timing & sequence of the Contract Programme activities
• Identify and alert the wider team on any issues affecting the project programme delivery
• The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for the onward issue to Client and Project Team, including periodic progress reporting
• Ensuring that all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract are properly undertaken
• Provide timely and accurate reports explaining the progress of work and critical issues in the design period, with a clear plan of action
• Thinks commercially, and focuses on activities that will deliver real value for the projects. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
• Comply with Company policies & procedures

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant experience in the construction industry
• Recognised Construction or technical discipline qualifications
• IT literate - Planning and Programming Software Proficient in the use of P6 and Asta Powerproject
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with clients & internal staff. Ability to work on own initiative
• Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
• An understanding of forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• An understanding of methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
• Risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
• Events that initiate, and the methods used to demonstrate, delay, or change entitlement
• An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements. In-depth understanding of the Planning requirements of the JCT and NEC forms of Contract