Senior Planner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

A Senior Planner position at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the UK is responsible for leading planning on medium to large tenders and sites, delivering optimized programmes, and mentoring junior planners. The role requires detailed analysis, strong collaboration with tender, design and procurement teams, and a focus on value through effective scheduling and risk management.

The successful candidate will develop project programmes, run what-if analyses, and ensure liaison with commercial teams to

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning on medium to large tenders and sites.
• Ability to develop fully linked programmes with critical path, risk and opportunities.
• Mentor and develop planning team members and review colleagues' work.

Responsibilities

• Produce fully linked Project Programme for Site, Tender or Pre-qualification.
• Initiate what-if scenarios and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure works are planned and organized.
• Prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices for tender deliverables.
• Liaise with Estimating to ensure attendances are priced and no duplication.

Skills

Project planning

Critical path analysis

Tender planning

Team mentoring

Planning discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge working for a leading international Tier 1 main contractor?

As Senior Planner you will be responsible for initiating and leading tasks and processes, taking responsibility and being accountable, where relevant, for the work and roles of others whilst exercising broad autonomy and judgement within broad parameters in their area of responsibility. Specialist learning and involves detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study.

The role of a Senior Planner

Responsible for the Planning function on Medium to Large tenders and sites involving complex and detailed analysis of large volumes of information. Ensuring that the optimum sequence to deliver the project is reflected in the programme. To Mentor and develop other members of the Planning team and to undertake high level review of other Planners work.

Responsibilities of a Senior Planner

• Produce fully linked Project Programme for Site, Tender or Pre-qualification purposes to identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity. Ensuring full consideration is given to all restrictions including client and third party approvals and is produced with pre-construction, design and procurement programmes as required
• Instigate and undertake what-if scenarios and report their projected outcomes
• Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organised.
• Determine the requirements for Site set-up and independently prepare phasing, logistics and timeslices along with associated methodology/narratives as required by the tender deliverables
• Prepare and analyse scaffold, temporary services, crane enquiries, quotations and the like
• Identify requirements for temporary works and liaise with temporary works coordinator on site. At tender stage liaise with temp works department to obtain design and costings
• Obtain quotes for 4D construction simulation and liaise with specialist to produce simulations for tenders/interviews
• At tender stage liaise with Estimating Team to ensure all attendances are priced (not duplicated) and checks are made to ensure s/c's have included for MEWP's, craneage, lifting plant etc.
• Develop the Programme and supporting documents in line with the form of Contract
• Implement the agreed change control process that takes full account of the contract requirements and communicates these requirements across team.
• Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure continuous improvement in delivering productivity
• Actively target opportunities to exceed customer expectations
• Actively participate in knowledge share events
• Contribute to the planning input into the PEP documentation, client specific documents etc.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs
• Understand business need for positive cash flow and plan works accordingly
• Train, develop and mentor Junior members of planning team in basics of planning and programming
• Undertake high level technical appraisal of other Planners work

Benefits for a Senior Planner

• Salary up to £80k + Car Allowance or Company Car