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Senior planner

Redcar
Balfour Beatty's Major Projects
Planner
Posted: 15h ago
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Overview

As a M&E Senior Planner you will be a fundamental part of our Project Controls team responsible for providing planning support, working with Project Managers, engineers and clients to develop and manage schedules to incorporate risk, change & resource requirements.


Responsibilities

* Lead the M&E Planning team with key interfaces to other business units/lead planners
* Lead, mentor, and coach the team of planning engineers across the M&E multi-discipline scopes of work
* Develop, control, monitor, analyse and report on schedule related aspects for the designated project
* Establish and monitor resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plans in accordance with project and corporate processes
* Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget
* Establish robust Work Breakdown Structures in terms of project scope and execution strategy
* Interface with other departments regarding the project's activities to ensure correctly captured data is input to the schedule and portfolio
* Facilitate acceptance of and ensure the project plan embraces the full project work scope, is fit for purpose and achievable
* Maintain and control project baselines in line with clients' procedures and guidance
* Explain the reasons for and implications of changes to the baseline plan to the wider project team
* Lead on Earned Value Management (EVM) and practice within the project schedules
* Challenge schedule and cost variances against the baseline plan and wider portfolio
* Integrate third-party schedules (vendors & subcontractors) into the overall project plan
* Interface regularly with the project controls team to maintain an aligned portfolio via the Project Plan(s)
* Attend and guide progress meetings, maintaining client/subcontractor contact
* Discuss and review plans with management and stakeholders to identify construction priorities and communicate strategy
* Lead project risk analysis sessions and prepare risk mitigation plans
* Ensure project documentation and files are maintained in line with company procedures
* Prepare and present detailed planning information (Gantt charts etc.) for use by the project team
* Report slippages against the project baseline and advise potential impacts on critical activities
* Collate and disseminate data required for monthly reporting
* Oversee subcontractors' schedules/reporting, monitor attendance and progress, and support as necessary to achieve contractual outcomes
* Assist with people management and resourcing of the project
* Embrace learning and development opportunities and live the company values
* Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm and support sustainability activities


Qualificatons & Experience

* Experience across the project lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes)
* Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge and experience
* Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans
* High numeracy and strong analytical skills
* Experience/understanding of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools in Project Controls
* Experience/understanding of Earned Value Analysis
* Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
* Ability to interact confidently with a project team; degree-qualified or cost-related discipline experience desirable


Desirable Personal Qualities

* Attend and contribute toward industry events
* Member of a professional management body (e.g., APM)
* Proficient in O365
* Strong collaboration, communication and leadership abilities


Company & Diversity

The role is with Balfour Beatty and may involve projects such as the Net Zero Teesside (NZT). We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity. We are Disability Confident and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria, you will be offered an interview in many situations.


Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension savings schemes, family-friendly policies, and discretionary annual salary reviews.

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