Leading engineering contractor who operates in the energy, highways, and rail sectors, is currently seeking a Senior Planner to join their team in the Midlands.
This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with significant experience working with tier 1 or tier 2 contractors. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of various infrastructure projects and has the potential to develop into a Planning Manager position as new contracts are awarded.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing cost and resource loaded programmes covering the complete scope of works as per contract
Creating and maintaining a robust, logically linked, cost and resource loaded programme
Maintaining client expectations from a programme point of view
Ensuring the team provides comprehensive programme updates and reviewing work before submission
Updating project programmes on a weekly basis where applicable
Preparing and submitting weekly site progress photo reports where applicable
Carrying out regular programme reviews and ensuring contractual obligations are met
Conducting impact assessments and presenting delay programmes, cause and effect programmes
Job Requirements:
Experience in project planning within the energy, highways, or rail sectors
Proficiency in preparing cost and resource loaded programmes
Strong understanding of maintaining client expectations and communicating effectively
Ability to carry out delay analysis and forensic planning
Familiarity with issuing earned value analysis, SPI, CPIs, and implementing robust project controls
Experience in supporting and leading planning initiatives
Excellent communication skills to collate and present programme information at all levels
Ability to resolve cross-functional issues at the planning level
Benefits:
Opportunity to develop into a Planning Manager position
Chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Senior Planner with a background in infrastructure projects and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the Midlands