Job summary

Leading international civil engineering construction company seeks to employ a Planning Engineer who has worked on major structures projects (bridges, viaducts etc) to join their team in Birmingham.

Key skills required for this role

P6 Planning, Main Contractor Experience, Structures (Bridges, Viaducts, Tunnels etc) Experience

Important

P6 Planning, Main Contractor Experience, Structures (Bridges, Viaducts, Tunnels etc) Experience

Job description

Leading international civil engineering construction company seeks to employ a Planning Engineer who has worked on major structures projects (bridges, viaducts etc) to join their team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that works on some of the world's most prolific construction projects. This particular role will see you work on a major civil construction programme where you will support the Lead Planner in the successful delivery of this net zero carbon project.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce level three programmes for work packages and develop programmes for tender purposes.
• Review contractors' programmes returned with tenders and make comments as appropriate to support the procurement process.
• Review, develop, and optimize construction methodology and site logistics.
• Lead on the schedule review of contractor claims or disputes.
• Review the detailed work schedules produced by contractors and ensure that they comply with strategic programmes and the work breakdown structure.
• Produce logistics analysis and layouts to support the programme.
• Produce programmes necessary to coordinate works between packages.
• Establish Programme level commissioning and testing schedules taking account of project interfaces and planned completion schedules.
• Monitor the progress of the works on site against key milestones and report progress in accordance with the monthly cycle and Earned value rules and processes.
• Resource and cost loading input of data to produce earned value reports for packages of the works.
• Report on adequacy of time risk allowances and any erosion due to events.
• Support the Project Manager, Planning Lead, and Project Controls Manager regarding all issues relating to schedule.
• Support collation of project data, best practice, and project benchmark information.
• Liaise with the Planning Lead and Project Controls Manager to ensure that an accurate assessment of project progress is always available.
• Liaise continuously with members of the team to ensure that all activities are coordinated and that interface issues are identified at the earliest possible time and coordinated within the overall program.
• Work with Project Managers and sub-consultants to resolve issues and develop programs to mitigate delay.

Requirements

• Demonstrable years' experience of project planning.
• Experience on large (£100m plus) projects.
• MAPM or formal PM/planning qualification.
• Experience in the Railway environment or Major Construction Programs.

In return you will be offered an attractive starting salary accompanied with benefits package which includes a travel allowance, lunch allowance and pension.

If you have experience in Planning Engineering and a passion for working on major structures projects, then this is an excellent opportunity for you.

For more info contact Oli or just simply apply online.