Senior Planner

VolkerWessels Uk; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to manage project planning for VolkerStevin projects. The role involves establishing effective relationships with project teams and overseeing compliance with planning standards. Candidates should have proven experience in project planning within civil engineering and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for team management and direct involvement in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning and delivery in a civil engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of planning programmes and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement project planning requirements according to VolkerStevin standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee activities involved in the project planning life cycle.

Skills

Project planning

Team management

Relationship building

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join VolkerStevin. The Senior Planner will be the Senior Planner for a number of VolkerStevin projects in the South East region.

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager and Project lead to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the project planning / programme requirements in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards, ensuring compliance with the business management systems. The role may also have aspects of team management as and when required.

A key part of the role is to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with the project team, customer, supply chain and the wider planning community, becoming an integrated member of the project team.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible at TENDER STAGE to the Planning Manager and Bid Manager for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle, which includes :

Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant ...