Senior Planner-Uk

John Sisk and Son; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee planning management for a Data Centre project in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will establish planning standards, create programmes, and report on project progress. Ideal for someone with strong construction management qualifications and experience in high-stakes environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26+ days annual leave

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading planning management for construction projects.
• Advanced training in planning and programme software is required.
• Understanding of contract types such as JCT and NEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the baseline contract programme.
• Prepare construction and tender event programmes.
• Engage with supply chain to align project programmes.

Skills

Planning Management

Project Controls

Risk Analysis

Construction Programme Development

Education

Relevant Degree or diploma

Qualifications in construction management

Membership of relevant professional body

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

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Senior Planner - Oxfordshire

To lead the planning management function for the Sisk group of companies on a Data Centre project. The role involves setting standards for planning and project controls, and regularly reviewing these during the preconstruction and construction phases. The senior planner will develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the group board.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. All elements should be fully logic linked and include a critical path.
2. Lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme, highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
3. Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors, incorporating design release and lead-in activities.
4. Maintain electronic files and administer planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required, utilising the common data environment (CDE).
5. Provide all programme information required to support the management team.
6. Develop a 4D graphical model or 2D phasing plans to represent the build sequence, phasing, and logistics.
7. Use the construction programme to produce or assist in the production of project prelim books, including staff resource, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
8. Engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme concerning design, lead-ins, construction periods, plant, and labor requirements.
9. Review risks and opportunities for each programme, highlighting potential mitigation measures, including float and time risk allowances.

Qualifications / Training

• Relevant Degree or diploma
• Qualifications in construction management
• Certification for planning and programme software
• Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable
• Advanced Asta Powerproject Training – Progress Analysis & S-curve reporting
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training – Managing costs & resources
• Managing People Training
• Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26+ days annual leave
• Excellent Benefits Package
• And much more!