Due to continued workload and further project wins, on behalf of our Tier 1 client, we are recruiting for a Senior Planner to join the team;
The role;
1. Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
2. Updating and maintain the Cl32 Programmes along with the different delivery functions in assurance of providing a robust and realistic schedule that reflects the risk and opportunity that could impact key project milestones
3. Review and develop the preferred construction sequence considering project wide constraints to confirm the duration in the overall scheme schedule
4. Facilitate construction readiness planning
5. Arrange, facilitate and provide output from client and supply chain collaborative planning sessions
6. Prepare and support Time Location charts using Tilos
7. Cost load the schedule
8. Generate Earned Value Analysis from the cost loaded schedule
9. Produce programme metrics
10. Monthly updating of the schedule and reports
11. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce short term programmes.
12. Update and analyse the schedule based on the effects of Compensation events or other events which may affect the programme.
13. Liaise with subcontractors and assess their programme submissions for acceptance
What are we looking for?
A solid track record of planning major civils projects in a highways and public realm setting is essential. You’ll need experience of working in the contracting environment with the ability to build programmes from scratch in an independent manner but working within a team and report using P6. The ideal candidate will have progressed from a site engineering background so understands first hand how jobs are built. As a planner we expect the candidate to be a team player and self sufficient when required.
Competency Requirements
14. A working knowledge of construction planning through job experience or training
15. Contractual awareness specially in NEC
16. Understanding of temporary works.
17. Strong problem-solving skills
18. Good attention to detail
19. Verbal and written communication skills
20. Able to work as part of a project team
21. Confidently able to communicate programmes with both internal and external stakeholders.
22. Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures
23. Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the business values.
24. Good organisational and negotiation skills
25. Ability to prioritise activities in a challenging environment.
26. Able to develop ideas and present them concisely
Technical / Professional Qualifications Required
27. Previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas
28. Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
29. Equivalent of Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level qualification, Degree preferable.
30. Familiar with computer-based planning software: Primavera P6 mandatory, ideally MSP and Asta PowerProject
31. Willingness to undertake relevant professional qualifications
32. Ideally experience of projects across a wide range of civil engineering sectors.
33. Ideally knowledge of different forms of construction methodologies.
34. Ideally construction experience working with a main Contractor.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation