Under the supervision of the Planning Manager and Project Lead, the Planner will be responsible for implementing the requirements of the project planning and programme requirements in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards, ensuring compliance with the business management systems. The role may also involve team management as required and focuses on establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the project team, customer, supply chain and the wider planning community.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that the programme content is functionally compliant with planning procedures and guidance.
* Identify planning scope, programme constraints and contract requirements.
* Identify major quantities and factors that may affect the programme.
* Establish and agree construction outputs, project calendars and working hours with operational support and the Estimator.
* Develop key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning works and agree with operational support and the Bid Team.
* Produce and document the planning deliverables including the tender planning worksheet, presentations, reports and drive the planning philosophy/strategy.
* Produce the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements.
* Actively evaluate engineering alternatives and identify risks or opportunities.
* Generate time risk quantum and strategy for the delivery stage for approval by the Planning Manager/Bid Manager.
* Reconcile sub-contract plant/labour and major material elements with the Estimator.
* Apply resource levelling techniques during programme production for labour, plant and materials.
* Ensure that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards.
* Manage the overall planning strategy and the timing/sequence of the contract programme activities.
* Maintain planning deliverables within the agreed timeframe, including monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation.
* Issue and communicate the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team.
* Ensure that all other planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken.
* Lead the collaborative planning sessions with the project team.
* Set up appropriate programme metrics to assist the delivery team in delivering the project on time, safely, to the correct quality and demonstrating improved productivity.
* Drive change control and recovery through the administration of the contract requirements.
* Actively manage the production of as-built data to update progress and productivity metrics for inclusion in progress updates.
* Analyse productivity trends and use them to influence forward planning of the project.
* Implement the time risk strategy throughout delivery in accordance with the agreed planning strategy.
* Expedite the production of change programmes and drive resolution with the project team.
* Complete planner reports and monthly dashboard requirements on time and act on the output.
Qualifications
* Degree or HND in a relevant subject; professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE is desirable.
* Broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques.
* Practical experience of various contract and programme/planning requirements within contract.
* Adaptability – learns quickly and adapts positively to changing business and customer demands; energized by change.
* Detailed knowledge of planning practices across different sectors, focusing on the benefits of different approaches.
* Expert knowledge and experience of industry-standard planning tools.
* Commercial and contract knowledge across different forms of contract; seen as time and change experts in their sector.
* Drive delivery of the programme and demonstrate productivity improvements.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
* Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training
* Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance
* Flexible working opportunities
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
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