Job Description
New Job Opportunity - Senior Planner - 12 Month Contract - Balsall Common
Location: Balsall Common – HS2 Project
Contract: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: Negotiable dependent on experience
Role Purpose
* Assist in the management of the planning function for a Sub Lot.
* Support the production and maintenance of the working programme.
* Assist with the maintenance of the Clause 32 monthly programme.
* Review and support the production of detailed Sub Lot programmes (MS Project).
* Ensure sub-contractors issue their Clause 31 and Clause 32 programmes.
* Monitor progress against plan and review with Sub Lot leads.
* Liaise with the implementation team on logic and communicate amendments.
* Assist in the production of process maps with the Planning Manager.
* Produce and maintain “As-Built” data.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, senior management, partners, and delivery teams.
Interfaces:
Internal:
BBV Planning, Project, Estimating, Commercial, Accounts, Design, Procurement, Risk, Quality, Engineering, and Construction teams.
External:
Client and Client Representatives, JV Partners, Sub-contractors, Supply Chain, Designers/Consultants.
Accountabilities
* Establish and implement the planning responsibilities document.
* Coordinate and update programmes in line with performance during the Stage 2 period.
* Ensure compliance with HS2 requirements.
* Contribute to developing risks and opportunities, including QSRA and QCRA analysis.
* Support the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Updates.
* Ensure the programme captures scope management and aligns with BIM.
* Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level.
* Promote best practice and innovation.
* Support the development of planning and project controls staff.
* Coach and support project control and planning staff as required.
* Ensure lean, coordinated, and visual performance metrics are in place.
* Use IT and systems effectively for timely and accurate reporting.
* Report performance (Earned Value, KPIs, cost account level) in accordance with HS2 procedures during Stage 2.
* Support BIM Coordinators to meet project requirements.
* Live the BBV values.
* Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
* Promote collaborative working.
Personal Qualities & Experience
Essential:
* Strong computer literacy, including:
* Primavera (all versions)
* Microsoft Project
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Substantial site experience, including time as a Senior Discipline Planner.
* Strong presentation skills.
* High attention to detail with strong logical aptitude.
* Experience delivering planning and project control services in large, complex construction/engineering environments.
* Understanding of tender and contract documentation and specifications.
* Knowledge of project controls, planning, and performance reporting methods.
* Understanding of risk and opportunity management.
* Knowledge of delay/change entitlement principles.
* Good understanding of construction markets, methods, plant, equipment, and labour.
* Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods.
* Experience in linear works planning.
Desirable:
* TiLOS experience.
* Synchro experience.
* Degree, HND, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
* Professional membership of RICS / CIOB / RIBA / ICE / CIBSE.