Our client, a prominent company in the water industry, is currently seeking a Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves providing construction planning, programming, prelims and methodology input for projects at various stages, from prequalification and tender to contract execution. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing accurate assessments of sequence, methodology, and time for construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing planning and programming input into prequalification and bids, including developing the construction methodology
- Preparing tender programmes, method statements, phasing drawings and other supporting information
- Liaising with bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department, and specialist subcontractors
- Preparing and presenting construction proposals using software such as PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, or Paint
- Supporting site teams in preparing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes
- Reviewing progress, updating programmes, and reporting as necessary
- Supervising a technician or operational staff when required
- Supporting Business Continuity Planning by ensuring awareness and communication of the plans
Job Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology
- Appropriate level of safety training and a CSCS card
- Ability to quickly absorb and assimilate project information and present clear solutions
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of design and procurement processes and awareness of contractual matters
- Experience with NEC compliant programmes and lean programming skills
- Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports
- Experience with project management software such as Power-project, Microsoft Project, Asta
- Membership of a professional body such as CIOB or ICE is encouraged
- Early Contract Involvement experience
- Innovative thinking and lateral problem-solving abilities
Benefits:
- Car allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- Private medical insurance (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- Volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and agile working (dependent on role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Employee discount schemes
- Flexible benefits scheme including options such as critical illness insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers
If you are an experienced Planner looking to make a significant impact in the water industry, our client would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering vital infrastructure projects.