Senior Planner – Bechtel Corporation
Location: London, England. Employment type: Part‑time telework; may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Relocation: None.
Project Overview
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high‑impact work at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast‑moving developments. The scope includes planning, design, integration, and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems, and associated periphery infrastructure.
Job Summary
In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals/contract negotiations or during the execution phase. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities
* Support the Project Team in coordinating, monitoring and assuring design and construction activities performed by third‑party contractors.
* Review and assess construction schedules, interfaces, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documents for compliance with design intent and standards.
* Track progress of works and support validation of contractor reporting and schedule updates.
* Assist in managing interfaces and other project elements (e.g., utilities, terminal, surface access).
* Support readiness reviews, inspections, and commissioning of airfield assets.
* Coordinate with all members of the project team including design, quality, and safety teams to ensure consistent application of project standards.
* Promote Bechtel’s zero‑incident safety culture and adherence to airport operational safety procedures.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and 11‑14 years of relevant construction planning and scheduling experience.
* Solid understanding of planning and scheduling and QSRA Methods including expert use of P6 and other planning tools, airfield construction techniques, materials, and sequencing.
* Familiarity with relevant aviation standards and regulations (CAA, ICAO, EASA).
* Proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation for schedule development.
* Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive approach to safety and quality management.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing planning & scheduling activities on project, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
* Demonstrated skill in development of schedules and schedule related administrative activities and communication of information to management and the project team.
* Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, solving schedule related activities to enable decision‑making.
* Experience translating prime contract requirements into project execution schedules and subcontract scope definitions.
* Experience developing schedule work breakdown structure through work packaging and scope definitions of main works contracts.
* Experience assessing and presenting commercial impacts relative to cost and schedule.
* Expert communication skills with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including career advancement programs, programs to enhance our culture, and time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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