About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamicSenior Plannerto contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
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.
The following qualities and experience are essential:
Leading the M&E Planning team with key interface to the other business units/lead
planners
Leading, mentoring, and coaching 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 plan(s) for the project 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 which may have an impact and ensure correctly captured data is input to the schedule and portfolio
correctly
Facilitate acceptance of and ensure that the project plan embraces the full project work scope, is fit for purpose and is achievable
Maintain and control project baselines in line with clients' procedures and guidance
Ensure the reasons for, and the factors influencing each change to the project's
baseline plan and the implications of such change are understood and communicated
with the wider project team
Lead on EVM (Earned Value Management) and practice within the project schedules
Challenging schedule and cost variances against the baseline plan and wider portfolio
Integrate 3rd party schedules (Vendors & Subcontractors) and data into the overall
project plan and work with external parties to aid successful delivery of the work scope
Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an
aligned portfolio by means of the Project Plan(s)
Attend and guide progress meetings while building relationships and maintaining
regular client / subcontractor contact
Discuss and review plans with management and other stakeholders to identify priorities for construction and communicate the strategy
Lead project risk analysis sessions and prepare risk mitigation plan(s)
Ensure project documentation and files are maintained in line with company
procedures
Prepare and present detailed planning information (Gantt charts etc) for use by project team
Report slippages against project baseline and advise potential impact on project critical activities
Collate and disseminate data required for monthly reporting
Oversee subcontractors schedules/reporting, including monitoring of contractor
attendance and progress; providing direct instruction and support as necessary such
that contractual arrangements are achieved
Assist with people management and resourcing of the project
Embrace learning and development opportunities
Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Support the delivery of UKCS's Sustainability activities
Ensuring documents are compliant with latest works information and kept Up To Date and reviewed on a minimum 6 monthly basis
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities and 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 level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling,
programming and risk tools that exist in the Project Controls market
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
Smart: Thinks broadly about the business, going beyond own professional knowledge to demonstrate sound commercial judgement. Generates innovative approaches with potentially significant long-term impact
Driven: Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful
outcomes. Is a self-starter, and takes the initiative in situations
Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change
Influential: Builds commitment to act through winning hearts and minds. Is respected by colleagues and seen as role model by others
Talent Builder: Recruits and promotes the best people available to fill current roles
and to meet future organisational requirements. Develops successors and talent pools
for key positions
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of
customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Effectively blends people into teams
and fosters a sense of belonging. Proactively builds knowledge capability through
sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers. Actively collects first-hand customer information and
uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to
ensure positive relationships are established and maintained
Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes
communication a priority so there are no surprises
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises resources to safely achieve maximum
efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently. Identifies and implements
opportunities to increase sales and profit or reduce costs
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Attend and contribute toward industry events
Is a member of a professional management body i.e., APM
Proficient on O365
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
An attractive/negotiated salary;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Company car if applicable;
Pension savings schemes;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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