Senior Planner - Perm or Contract (Outside IR35)

Matchtech; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage cost and resource loaded programmes in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The role involves maintaining client expectations and preparing programme updates. Ideal candidates will possess robust planning skills and a strong understanding of project controls. Join a supportive team offering professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning within energy, highways, or rail sectors.
• Proficiency in preparing cost and resource loaded programmes.
• Excellent communication skills to present programme information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost and resource loaded programmes as per contract.
• Maintaining client expectations from a programme point of view.
• Conducting impact assessments and presenting delay programmes.

Skills

P6 Planning

NEC Contract knowledge

Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor Experience

Delay analysis

Forensic planning

Job description

Senior Planner - Perm or Contract (Outside IR35)

Ref no. BHN591858

Location Birmingham, England

Start date ASAP

Job type Permanent

Job status Open

Job summary

Leading engineering contractor who operates in the energy, highways, and rail sectors, is currently seeking a Senior Planner to join their team in the Midlands.

Key skills required for this role

P6 Planning, NEC Contract knowledge, Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor Experience

Important

P6 Planning, NEC Contract knowledge, Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing cost and resource loaded programmes covering the complete scope of works as per contract
• Creating and maintaining a robust, logically linked, cost and resource loaded programme
• Maintaining client expectations from a programme point of view
• Ensuring the team provides comprehensive programme updates and reviewing work before submission
• Updating project programmes on a weekly basis where applicable
• Preparing and submitting weekly site progress photo reports where applicable
• Carrying out regular programme reviews and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Conducting impact assessments and presenting delay programmes, cause and effect programmes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in project planning within the energy, highways, or rail sectors
• Proficiency in preparing cost and resource loaded programmes
• Strong understanding of maintaining client expectations and communicating effectively
• Ability to carry out delay analysis and forensic planning
• Familiarity with issuing earned value analysis, SPI, CPIs, and implementing robust project controls
• Experience in supporting and leading planning initiatives
• Excellent communication skills to collate and present programme information at all levels
• Ability to resolve cross-functional issues at the planning level
• Opportunity to develop into a Planning Manager position
• Chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Senior Planner with a background in infrastructure projects and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the Midlands.

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