Senior Planner (Airfields)

Gatwick Airport Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an iconic airport as a Senior Construction Planner, where your expertise will shape the future of air travel. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, from runway resurfacing to cutting-edge security enhancements. Collaborate with a talented team, mentor junior planners, and ensure optimal resource utilization on projects valued at over £50 million. With a focus on flexibility and innovation, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values your contributions. Experience the excitement of working in a live airport setting, where no two days are the same, and make a real impact on our passengers' journeys.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Planner on projects above £20m.
• Analytical experience in a STEM or construction-related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage delivery schedules for successful project completion.
• Engage with stakeholders on project status and provide technical support.

Skills

Project Management

Schedule Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Microsoft Office Tools

Education

Relevant STEM Qualification

Construction Related Qualification

Tools

Primavera Software (P6)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Being a Senior Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick, you'll be able to see the impact your work has on the ever-changing landscape of the airport and our passengers. This role offers you unique insight and puts you right at the centre of providing a full planning service for the projects you support.

From facilities expansion to next generation security to resurfacing runways, no two days are the same at London Gatwick. The diversity of projects and the unique live environment will be sure to keep you challenged and constantly learning.

In this Senior Construction Planner role, you will have responsibility for some of our more complex and interesting projects with a typical value of £50m+. You will support and mentor junior Planners, collaborate with skilled experts across the wider team and ultimately ensure optimisation of resources to meet project targets.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Programme Planning Manager, you will play a key role in the Construction team, responsible for schedule development, monitoring, recovery plans and reporting.

Other duties include:

• Developing and managing robust delivery schedules with clear targets and understanding of all activities and interfaces that support the successful completion of the projects.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, including contractors and project managers, engineers and subcontractors regarding the status of projects.
• Offering technical advice and support to team members about best practices and utilisation of the schedule to support the project objectives.
• Performing schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and involvement in risk management and mitigation measures.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach to problem solving and an innovative outlook. Involved in projects from inception to completion you will work alongside multiple stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

• Previous experience as Senior Planner on projects with a value typically above £20m.
• Possession of a relevant qualification or recent demonstrable analytical experience in a STEM/construction related industry.
• Experience in managing complex projects and with Primavera software (P6), MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience of working in a live environment is desirable, although airport experience is not essential.

What do you get?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

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