Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Planner to join our Infrastructure team in Newark. Please note, due to the nature and location of the site, a full UK driving licence is required, as is the need to be on site.
You’ll:
1. Provide the link between the planning and delivery teams initiating the short term programme and assisting the delivery team with its development, providing a challenge about quality and results where necessary.
2. Lead collaborative planning sessions.
3. Assist in maintaining and updating main project programme, applying the correct coding so that the programme suits the project and Skanska’s needs.
4. Apply planned and actual resources to the programme.
5. Programmes are clearly communicated to all users in a way that is accessible for them and that highlights the constraints and resources that they must work with.
We’re looking for:
6. Construction experience and technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques and best practices
7. Understanding of various forms of construction documents, contracts (notably NEC) and specifications
8. Demonstratable experience of various methods of planning and progress monitoring working for a construction contractor
9. Understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labour requirements
10. Skilled in the use of planning software, particularly Primavera P6
11. Competent in the use of MS Office software.
12. Relevant CSCS Card
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.