Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
Planner Role
Everything happens in the context of time, and at the Agratas Gigafactory project, time is our most valuable resource, and how we ‘Plan and Control' our time will directly impact the success of the project.
We are seeking an ambitious Planner to be part of the Planning team that leads the planning and project controls function for this £1bn+ landmark project. This project demand meticulous planning and sequencing, stakeholder coordination, and teamwork to ensure that our Planning forms the basis of key project decision making, and aligns project delivery with business objectives. You will have the opportunity to develop your capabilities on one of the most significant projects in the country
Key Responsibilities
* identify planning strategy, methods, and logistics required across the project lifecycle to deliver our product.
* create detailed programmes with robust breakdown structures, correct logic, and engaging appearance
* define the work we are intending to do with precision and ensure we make clear the logical flow of work.
* create phasing diagrams, logistics plans and resource / plant histograms and schedules to support our planning
* establish certainty and ensure we know our progress position, so we can shape our future actions with knowledge
* increase predictability with robust project controls, that forecast and generate early warning of our future position
* use data to support our decision making and lower our exposure to project risk
* clearly articulate to stakeholders, project teams, the customer and supply chain partners, the project's planning and performance
* consider the commercial and contractual implications of our Planning and Scheduling
* foster collaboration across our own and wider project teams
Your Profile
Essential Skills & Experience:
* solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
* strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.
Desirable Skills:
* experience in industrial sector is highly advantageous.
* strong communication skills.
* strong understanding of working under the NEC form of contract
* experience working on Construction Management (CM) projects
Additional Attributes:
* passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives
* good experience and understanding of 4D planning and digital planning technologies
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.