Senior Project Planner / Project Planner

FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to manage major infrastructure projects in the UK. Responsibilities include preparing project reports, coordinating with external teams, and ensuring effective use of project management systems like Primavera P6. The ideal candidate should have strong planning skills along with a background in civil engineering and be proactive in problem-solving. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with large scale projects is essential.
• Proven ability to use project management tools effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and updating project portfolios.
• Coordinate external parties involved in project progress.
• Ensure earned value management is effectively implemented.

Skills

Previous experience as a planner for large scale projects

Experience of working on planning management systems within a civil engineering project

Experience in using Primavera P6 and CEMAR

Understanding of NEC3 contracts

Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills

Ability to perform assignments independently

Ability to deliver timely high-quality reports

Good level of proactivity and problem-solving attitude

Good relationship skills with other Departments

Good knowledge on measuring civil engineering works

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Planner

Ferrovial Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to support on major infrastructure projects in the UK.

The role

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for the purpose of updating monthly the Reporting Baseline (RB) with the instructions PMIs / implemented CEs.
• Responsible for preparing a portfolio of Projects for monthly Progress Programme including narrative, project performance analysis , critical path , programme integration activities according to the Contract requirements across scope, time, risk, schedule updates, opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate all external parties involved in the progress process (commercials, planners, section leads and site agents) to ensure a realistic programme logic is in place.
• Act as an Expert Planner and scheduler.
• Use professionally Primavera P6 and familiar with cost loading programme.
• Manage and ensure earned value management
• Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, sub-contractors and other external contacts

Skills and Competence:

• Previous experience as a planner for large scale projects.
• Experience of working on planning management systems within a civil engineering project
• Experience in using Primavera P6 and CEMAR (Contract / Change management)
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Ability to perform assignments independently with supervision and guidance as required
• Ability to deliver timely high-quality reports
• Good level of proactivity and a problem-solving attitude
• Good relationship skills with the other Department / Functions
• Good knowledge on measuring civil engineering works

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

About us

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years experience.

We are a Spanish multinational company operating in 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK has 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2, Silvertown (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Norwich Western Link, Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon.

At Ferrovial we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, integrity and Respect. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.

As one of the industry s most diverse organisations, our people bring a strong blend of local talent, international expertise and perspectives from all backgrounds. This drives innovation and fresh thinking required to set new standards of excellence.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.