Senior Project Planner

TN United Kingdom; Edgcott; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead project planning functions in the construction sector. This role involves ensuring all programmes meet project requirements, analyzing performance data, and developing innovative project management techniques. The ideal candidate will have a background in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with proficiency in advanced planning tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects and driving business improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in major construction projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field is essential.
• CIOB Membership is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of programmes with project requirements.
• Analyze performance and advise on improvements.
• Develop advanced project management techniques.

Skills

Project Planning

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

4D Planning

Construction Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management

CIOB Membership

Tools

Asta

P6

Job description

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Expanded is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Planner in Aylesbury

The Expanded Group provides comprehensive capabilities in the early construction phases of major projects, offering end-to-end solutions or bespoke services. Supported by a central technical design and engineering team, we deliver a full range of piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning, and structural techniques.

What will the role look like?

1. Ensure all programmes comply with project requirements and develop logical sequences of events, adopting the most economical and advantageous construction strategies.
2. Participate in Pre-Contract planning and Work Winning processes to produce bid programmes and related time-sensitive information as part of tender bids.
3. Analyze performance, advise the project team on impacts, and recommend improvements.
4. Contribute to assessing risks, opportunities, and commercial implications of tender bids.
5. Present time-related data effectively using various techniques, ensuring high-quality submissions and presentations.
6. Develop processes and systems to manage contracts for complex projects independently.
7. Conduct forensic analysis of programme data and collaborate with client teams to build effective relationships.
8. Apply comprehensive knowledge of different contract types to align control measures with contract risks and optimize commercial opportunities.
9. Develop and implement advanced project management techniques for complex projects within Laing O'Rourke.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

1. Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
2. CIOB Membership.
3. Proficiency in modelling and 4D planning, with experience in Asta or P6, preferably both at a high standard.
4. Ability to analyze, collate, and utilize data for reporting and forecasting.
5. Skill in prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, with attention to accuracy.
6. Lateral thinking skills to identify trends and issues in production data.

Leadership Skills

1. Leading the planning function on projects.
2. Resource management, recruitment, development, coaching, and mentoring.
3. Developing business improvement initiatives.
4. Maintaining programme and related materials.
5. Delivering work of the highest quality and accuracy.