Senior Planning Engineer

Galliford Try Plc; Burton End; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in the UK is looking for a Project Planning Manager to oversee the programme schedules and ensure timely updates. This role involves collaborating with teams on-site and in the office, demanding strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. The successful candidate will lead progress meetings and control program changes, contributing to exciting projects while enjoying a generous benefits package including holiday entitlement and health support.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Competitive family leave policy

Employee assistance program

Paid membership to professional associations

Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 is essential for this role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management software is required.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office are necessary for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and control the programme schedule from contract award to completion.
• Conduct regular programme and progress meetings.
• Perform Earned Value Analysis to track program progress.

Skills

Proficient P6 Primavera user

Microsoft Project user

Proficient Microsoft Office Skills

Job description

Overview

his position will report to the Planning Manager, who you will be working with to plan, monitor and control programme schedules. In addition, there will also be requirement to work with the project delivery teams to develop and update the project programme, ensuring cost and resource profiles are up-to-date. This role will be key to the growth strategy of this business division in London with circa 60-70% office-based work and 30-40% site visits and/or other offices to collaborate with key Client and Subcontractor personnel to ensure the schedule is effectively managed. Your key responsibility will be to ensure the project programmes are updated in a timely manner, liaising with the GT team and key stakeholders from the Client & Subcontractor to effectively monitor & control the project schedule. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate effective time management, proactive attitude, and effective facilitating skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, Monitor and Control the programme schedule from Contract Award to Contract Completion
• Conduct regular programme and progress meetings to ensure the programme schedule is being proactively updated
• Enact Earned Value Analysis (in particular SPI) to ensure the programme is moving in line with projected timelines
• Ensure accurate and timely planning, including progress reporting, effective measurement of key dates, milestones and critical path analysis
• Drive Collaborative Planning charts to micro monitor programme changes
• Identify and input change control events into the programme and produce resultant programmes to demonstrate changes in the key milestones
• Conduct workshops to mitigate programme slippage

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

Company Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Wellbeing & Training

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Qualifications

• Proficient P6 Primavera user (Primavera P6 experience is a must for the role)
• Microsoft Project user
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role