Senior Project Planner

Radius; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a talented Project Planner in the UK with experience in Data Centre and high-end commercial projects. The successful candidate will coordinate project schedules, manage resources, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery. Proficiency in project management tools like Asta PowerProjects and Primavera P6 is essential. If you have a construction-related degree and demonstrable experience in project planning, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification.
• Experience working in the Data Centre space, commercial or Fit-out projects.
• Experience scheduling projects from conception through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed project plans.
• Coordinate with resource managers for labor and material allocation.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Collaboration

Asta PowerProjects

Primavera P6

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Asta PowerProjects

Primavera P6

Job description

Radius is seeking a talented Project Planner with strong experience with CSA / MEP Projects. You will be working on high end and fast paced Commercial and Datacentre projects.

Role Overview

Ideally you have Datacentre, Fit out or high end commercial Project Planning experience. With growing demand for our services, we are recruiting an experienced Planner or Senior Planner for a London based role, supporting the delivery of various Commercial and Datacentre projects. Experience of building a programme from scratch.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the comprehensive planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion. Your expertise in project management, keen attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be essential in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, engineers, architects, and clients, to create and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement strategies to overcome potential obstacles.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop detailed project plans, outlining project activities, timelines, and critical milestones.
• Coordinate with resource managers to review / allocate labour, equipment, and materials according to project requirements and schedules.
• To carry out assigned obligations efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project schedules and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact on project timelines.
• Generate regular progress reports, presenting project status, key metrics, and forecasting potential challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate their inputs into the project planning process.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in the Data Centre space is highly preferred or high end commercial or Fit-out projects. Transferable experience within other sectors such as MEP, Pharma, Energy may also be considered.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering projects as either a consultant or client-side Project Planner.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (Asta PowerProjects and / or Primavera P6).
• In-depth knowledge of construction project management principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience scheduling projects from conception through to completion (RIBA stage 1-5).