Expanded are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Planner to work on one of our projects in Aylesbury.
The Expanded Group provides total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, providing an end-to-end solution or a bespoke choice of services. Backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, we can deliver the full range of piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning and structures techniques
What will the role look like?
* Ensuring that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements and develop and agree a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical/advantageous construction strategy is adopted.
* Carrying out in Pre-Contract planning and Work Winning processes and procedures to produce Bid Programmes and associated time related information as part of a tender bid team
* Analysing performance and advising the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
* Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a tender bid
* Able to present time-related material using a variety of techniques and methods; providing effective communication, high quality submission and presentation material
* Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a Tender Bid
* Able to independently produce processes and systems to manage contracts for more complex projects
* Carries out forensic analysis of programme data and interfaces with client teams to build effective relationships
* Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the different types of contracts to ensure control measures are aligned with the contract risk and commercial opportunities are optimised
* Develops and introduces advanced project management techniques to the Laing O'Rourke business and establishes them for use on technique and complex projects.
What skills & experience are we looking for?
* Desired Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar sector-related
* CIOB Membership
* Modelling and 4D planning, as well as Asta or P6 – preferably both to a high standard
* Ability to analyse, collate and utilise a range of data and information for reporting and forecasting
* Able to ascertain which tasks are urgent or important and the level of accuracy required
* Lateral thinker to spot trends/issues in production data
Leadership Skills
* Leading the planning function on a project
* Resource management, recruitment, development, coaching and mentoring.
* Developing business advancements/ improvement agendas
* Maintenance of programme and other related materials
* Quality and accuracy of work of the highest calibre