Senior Planner

Bam Construction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension

BUPA

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Gym subsidy

BAM social club membership

Flexible working policy

Job summary

BAM Construction in Manchester is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Northern Construction Segment. You will prepare design, procurement and construction programmes using Powerproject, synchronise with trade contractors, and lead planning across pre-construction and live projects.

The role requires experience in tender planning, JCT/NEC contracts, and strong communication. A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred, with flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Appropriately trained and knowledgeable in Health and Safety (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS)
• An energetic, proactive, hands-on, confident, and self-motivated approach with experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience in contract and tender planning with an ability to take the lead in the programme and time management of construction projects
• Experience within the construction environment of project delivery across a wide range of market sectors with a good understanding of high-quality finishes and M&E interfaces.
• Demonstrable experience in tenders and contracts administered under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Understanding of Planning best practices
• Ideally Degree qualified, minimum qualification to HNC, HND level
• Experience in using Powerproject, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word; SketchUp and Synchro would be an advantage
• Knowledge in MS Project and Primavera P6 (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge and practice in 3D/4D modelling (preferred but not essential)
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment or as an individual
• Good understanding of construction technics, sequencing & methodology

Responsibilities

• Preparation of design, procurement and construction programmes using Elecosoft Powerproject for pre-qualifications, tenders and live projects.
• Identifying and selecting the appropriate techniques and sequence of events for each project.
• Analysing sites and local environments to determine appropriate logistics solutions and resources.
• Using specialist planning computer software, including Synchro or similar.
• Preparing logistics plans and phasing layouts, using PowerPoint; ability to model in 3D would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Writing method statements.
• Scheduling labour, selecting of major plant and access equipment including scaffold schedules, tower crane utilisation and temporary works.
• Attending and presenting at client interviews.
• Preparing detailed working programmes.
• Agreeing subcontractor trade programmes.
• Monitoring progress throughout the pre-construction and construction process; and comparing this with the projected schedule of work.
• Reporting findings and recommending solutions to recover delays.
• Recording relevant events for potential entitlement claims.
• Using graphical and schedule media to reflect progress, event impacts and forecasts.
• Liaising with and supporting the rest of Project Team throughout the process; making adjustments to project plans as necessary.
• Providing advice and support on the development of specific systems of working.
• Preparing project and activity feedback reports.
• Helping to develop the company’s planning processes and procedures.
• Liaising with and coordinating trade contractor’s programmes on site
• Helping to develop and mentor more junior members of the planning department.
• Helping to implement and provide general planning appreciation and awareness to site teams

Skills

CSCS

SMSTS

Contract planning

Tender planning

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

3D modelling

4D modelling

Powerproject

Synchro

SketchUp

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Powerpoint

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Logistics planning

Education

Degree preferred

HNC/HND

Tools

Powerproject

Synchro

SketchUp

MS Project

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought?
With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

BAM UK & Ireland are recruiting a Senior Planner to join the Northern Construction Segment, with offices in Leeds and Manchester.

Your mission

• Preparation of design, procurement and construction programmes using Elecosoft Powerproject for pre-qualifications, tenders and live projects.
• Identifying and selecting the appropriate techniques and sequence of events for each project.
• Analysing sites and local environments to determine appropriate logistics solutions and resources.
• Using specialist planning computer software, including Synchro or similar.
• Preparing logistics plans and phasing layouts, using PowerPoint; ability to model in 3D would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Writing method statements.
• Scheduling labour, selecting of major plant and access equipment including scaffold schedules, tower crane utilisation and temporary works.
• Attending and presenting at client interviews.
• Preparing detailed working programmes.
• Agreeing subcontractor trade programmes.
• Monitoring progress throughout the pre-construction and construction process; and comparing this with the projected schedule of work.
• Reporting findings and recommending solutions to recover delays.
• Recording relevant events for potential entitlement claims.
• Using graphical and schedule media to reflect progress, event impacts and forecasts.
• Liaising with and supporting the rest of Project Team throughout the process; making adjustments to project plans as necessary.
• Providing advice and support on the development of specific systems of working.
• Preparing project and activity feedback reports.
• Helping to develop the company’s planning processes and procedures.
• Liaising with and coordinating trade contractor’s programmes on site
• Helping to develop and mentor more junior members of the planning department.
• Helping to implement and provide general planning appreciation and awareness to site teams

Who are we looking for?

• Appropriately trained and knowledgeable in Health and Safety (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS)
• An energetic, proactive, hands-on, confident, and self-motivated approach with experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience in contract and tender planning with an ability to take the lead in the programme and time management of construction projects
• Experience within the construction environment of project delivery across a wide range of market sectors with a good understanding of high-quality finishes and M&E interfaces.
• Demonstrable experience in tenders and contracts administered under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Understanding of Planning best practices
• Ideally Degree qualified, minimum qualification to HNC, HND level.
• Experience in using Powerproject, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word; SketchUp and Synchro would be an advantage.
• Knowledge in MS Project and Primavera P6 (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge and practice in 3D/4D modelling (preferred but not essential).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment or as an individual.
• Good understanding of construction technics, sequencing & methodology

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation.

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.

We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.