Senior Planner

Strata Talent Group Limited; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Strata Talent Group Limited in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the development and management of complex construction schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and on-time delivery.

The role requires mentoring junior planners, implementing advanced scheduling techniques, and coordinating planning activities across design, procurement and construction stages to drive project success.

Qualificações

• Advanced planning and scheduling experience on complex construction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading planning teams and liaising with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project data, reporting, and KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Produce compliant, high-quality project programmes.
• Define planning scope, constraints and contract requirements.
• Develop efficient design, procurement and construction strategies for tenders.
• Prepare tender programmes, planning philosophies, presentations and reports.
• Produce, managing and maintaining contract programmes.
• Assess critical paths and recommending corrective action.
• Establishing project baselines and managing change control processes.
• Coordinating resources and monitoring supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Providing strategic planning oversight and mentoring less experienced planners.
• Using project data and KPIs to monitor progress and support informed decisions.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Ferramentas

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Senior Planner

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich

Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction

Role Summary:

Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner's scope encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing compliant, high-quality project programmes;
• Defining planning scope, key constraints and contract requirements;
• Developing efficient design, procurement and construction strategies for tenders;
• Preparing tender programmes, planning philosophies, presentations and reports;
• Producing, managing and maintaining contract programmes;
• Assessing critical paths and recommending corrective action;
• Establishing project baselines and managing change control processes;
• Coordinating resources and monitoring supplier and subcontractor performance;
• Providing strategic planning oversight and mentoring less experienced planners; and
• Using project data and KPIs to monitor progress and support informed decisions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities;
• Proven leadership and time-management skills;
• A strong understanding of project data, processes and reporting;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA;
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, contracts and risk management;
• Experience producing and managing programmes for complex construction projects; and
• A successful track record of project delivery and stakeholder relationship management.