Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Planner in Ipswich for a contract role focused on major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead project evaluations, develop robust programme structures, and effectively communicate with stakeholders. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree alongside significant civils and highways planning experience, strong knowledge of project management tools, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on major infrastructure & construction projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of EVM and project reporting.
• Client-facing experience crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of project time and correlate cost assessments.
• Develop programme structures and cost-loaded programmes.
• Monitor progress and update the programme regularly.

Skills

Civils Planning

Highways Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to be engaged on a contract basis, based in Ipswich.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the evaluation of the project time for the relevant programme of works and correlating cost and risk assessments.
• Developing the programme structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars, and dates to be used, aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
• Developing cost and resource-loaded programmes during submission in accordance with the required delivery milestones.
• Ensuring the programme meets all required access dates, milestones, and key dates.
• Contributing to assessing programme risks.
• Progress monitoring and regular updating of the programme.
• Liaising with different stakeholders and other work packages to communicate the construction planning approach and share best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Key Skills:

• Civils / Highways Planning experience.
• Earned Value Management in P6.
• Cost Loading P6.
• Client-facing experience.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience working on major infrastructure & construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel & Primavera P6.
• Solid understanding of EVM & Project Reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure & meet deadlines.

Good to have:

• Experience working for a consultancy.

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Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission-critical objectives. We focus on nuclear sector knowledge and develop nuclear talent pools proactively. We are committed to diversity and are an equal opportunities employer.