Senior Planner - Civil Engineering - Ayrshire
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LOCATION: Ayrshire
Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate); Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with a history dating back to 1798, demonstrating over 200 years of delivering lasting impact for clients.
About The Role
SENIOR PLANNER - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION: Civil Engineering
LOCATION: Ayrshire
Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate); Contributory Pension; 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
Due to continued growth, we seek an ambitious, experienced Senior Planner. Reporting to the Regional Programme Director, the Planner will oversee Programme Management within the Civil Engineering Division of GRAHAM Construction, managing a large marine development in Ayrshire.
The role involves working as part of project delivery teams, contributing to project bidding, and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical knowledge, innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and team working abilities. A full driving licence is essential. Experience with a main contractor is preferred.
Typical Duties Will Include
* Providing accurate and reliable programme data.
* Developing planning solutions using Primavera P6.
* Creating project-specific Programmes, Method Statements, and Logistics Plans during bidding.
* Developing Design Deliverable Programmes with the Design Manager.
* Developing integrated Project Programmes, including critical path analysis, procurement, commissioning, and completion schedules.
* Communicating plans internally and externally, representing the company professionally.
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, and bills to establish robust build sequences.
* Challenging subcontractor programmes and ensuring alignment with project programmes.
* Maintaining records of assumptions and constraints in programme development.
* Explaining programme logic to team members.
* Conducting “what-if” scenarios to forecast potential issues.
* Managing programmes proactively to meet targets.
* Assisting in reporting to the Project Delivery Team and Client, including critical path analysis and rescheduling.
* Measuring progress and reporting against targets.
* Suggesting recovery actions and programme improvements.
* Providing short-term and special action programmes.
* Developing detailed Package Delivery Programmes for tenders.
* Contributing to change management, including Variations and Delay Entitlement.
* Researching alternative products or systems with the Project Team.
* Inputting into the Project Risk and Opportunities Register.
* Ensuring quality procedures are followed and providing input post-completion.
* Introducing improvements and undertaking other duties as required.
Our Commitment
At GRAHAM, we promote respect and equality, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We support adjustments during the application and interview process. For accessible formats, contact us at:
* Email: [email protected]
* Phone: 07384 916355
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Eligible candidates should contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, via email or phone.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. A basic disclosure may be required for security clearance, and false information may lead to disqualification or termination.
About You
Not Specified
Senior Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
* Construction
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