Senior Project Planner

Laing O'Rourke; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead the planning for a groundbreaking nuclear project. This role offers the chance to work on Sizewell C, a key initiative in the UK's energy transition, responsible for delivering low-carbon electricity to millions. As a vital member of the team, you will oversee the planning and execution of critical civil works, ensuring compliance with project requirements while providing strategic insights. Join a company with over 150 years of experience in delivering high-quality infrastructure and be part of a project that shapes the future of energy in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required.
• Experience in leading planning and controls on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and coordination for the Sizewell C project.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and controls.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice on programme implications.

Skills

Project Planning

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Project Controls

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management

CIOB Membership

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Are you a Senior Project Planner looking for a change of Sector and keen to explore nuclear?

You will be part of our prestigious project to build a new nuclear power station Sizewell C, on the East Suffolk coast which will supply 6 million homes with low-carbon electricity. Sizewell C will play a key role in the energy transition and will be one of the biggest Net-Zero projects in the UK.

We are looking for a Senior Project Planner to join the team on our project Sizewell C, based in Leiston Suffolk, for our Expanded - The UK leader in Reinforced concrete basement, sub and super structure frame construction.

This role involves overseeing the scope of the Enabling Works and Earthwork, including the design, planning, procurement, and execution of some of the early SZC civils scope such as SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction drainage outfall, and bulk Earthworks.

As a Senior Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring the project programme and controls, and you will be a key member of the team to deliver the scheme. The Senior Project Planner also provides strategic and commercial advice on programme implications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the planning and coordination processes.
• Implement and maintain the requirements of the Project Business Plan.
• Ensure that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements.
• Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical/advantageous construction strategy is adopted.
• Analyse performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
• Ensure that the construction strategy and any recommended improvements are communicated.
• Provide leadership, support, and training, and contribute to career development.
• Coordinate for stakeholders, partners, and supply chain all time-related information.
• Represent the project/business with all stakeholders.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the project/business.
• Develop and feedback process improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and update Contract Programme and Programme to Build in accordance with the project requirements.
• Provide strategic programmes – tender, procurement, design, construction, short term.
• Report on progress and issues with advice on mitigation.
• Coordinate with internal customers – commercial, design, customer care, and construction.
• Responsible for the delivery of planning and coordination processes.
• Liaise with client and other stakeholders.
• Record and report on efficiency of labour.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar sector related.
• CIOB Membership.
• Experience leading the planning and controls function on a project (medium – high complexity).
• Experience in maintenance of programme and other time-related material.
• Experience implementing robust project controls, accurate reporting, and forecasting.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people, and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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