Senior Planner

Elusav Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Planner to join a greenfield Data Center project in Leeds. You will develop and maintain schedules for pre-construction, construction and commissioning, using Primavera P6 and related planning practices.

The role requires at least 3 years' planning on large-scale construction projects, strong EVMS experience, and proficiency in Excel. You will report to the Planning Department and contribute to progress reporting, milestone projections, and contractual

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficient using Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, and Excel.
• Clear understanding of construction methodologies and sequence.
• Ability to produce programme to plan and monitor the works from drawings/models/SOW.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain progress databases and generate progress reports.
• Produce milestone projections, delay/float path analysis and EV reports.
• Attend schedule meetings, liaise with client and subcontractors.
• Cover Planning Manager or Project Planner responsibilities when required.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Self-motivation

Team player

Deadline-driven

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Elusav Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Senior planner with one of the most reputable and largest Engineering contractors in Europe.

The Senior planner will join a greenfield Data Center project, based in Leeds in the UK and will be responsible for Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / commissioning utilizing Planning softwares. Excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's market leaders in Data center construction with progression pathway & opportunities available within UK and across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a project or portfolio of projects (regional / sectoral).
• Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP.
• Reporting to Planning Department.
• Reporting to Business Unit / Project Management.
• Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / com-missioning.
• Developing and maintaining progress databases.
• Progress reporting.
• Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis.
• Earned Value Management systems.
• Monitoring schedule performance and productivity.
• Auditing progress on site.
• Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors.
• Preparation of tender schedules.
• Preparation of histograms.
• Supporting weekly workface planning systems.
• Resource / cash loading of schedules.
• Providing data for payment applications.
• Completing contract review reports.
• Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports.
• Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions.
• Recording delay and disruption.
• Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes.
• Managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, leading staff, if required.
• Covering Planning Manager responsibilities when required.
• Covering Project Planner responsibilities when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Be proficient using Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, Excel.
• Clear understanding of construction methodologies and sequence.
• Able to produce programme to plan and monitor the works from necessary information (drawings/model/SOW etc.).
• Capable of managing the planning of large-scale projects with minimum supervision.
• Be highly motivated, a self-starter & able to work well in a team on or your own.
• Ability to work well within strict deadlines.