Planner

The Company

Our client is a dynamic global construction and engineering contractor with 30 years within the industry. They provide construction solutions to some of the world's most successful and enduring businesses and have a vast portfolio of high profile developments across the UK with values in excess of £200m. They uphold a healthy track record of success and are continuing to grow as a business - shown by their array of awards, such as; Contractor of the Year.



The Project

This position sits within the major works department covering prestigious developments across the UK and in Europe. Initially, you will be based on a £400m new build major development in the North East working closely with the planning and design teams.



Requirements

For this role it is ideal but not essential that you carry the following;



* Degree, HND or equivalent industry qualification
* Experience working on data centres / manufacturing plants is advantageous but not essential



It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

* Experienced & familiar with managing / leading a large project team or multiple small project teams
* Comfortable and experienced working on major projects with build values in excess of £100m+
* Extensive background, 5 years minimum with a proven track record of success on major projects with a proven Major Main Contractor or Subcontractor

Additional skills;

* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent sales and presentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Computer literate and commercially astute
* Can operate effectively using relevant software
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Indication of strong interpersonal and people management skills
* Holds significant knowledge on contract laws & planning techniques



The Role

* Job Title: Planner
* Job Type: Permanent
* Project: £400m + new build major development in the North East.
* Reporting to: Lead Project Controls Manager

Duties

* Identify and manage project risk
* Collate & validate project progress
* Ability to produce detailed programmes
* Carry out meetings related to programmes
* Liaise with clients and external planning consultants
* Provide planning services to projects and proposals
* Report project progress to the Construction Director
* Build relationships with clients, contractors and consultants
* Carry out continuous research to keep the company at the forefront of technology
* Communicate the projects expectations and performance measures to key stakeholders
* Pricing of prelims as part of tender submissions and analysis of Labour Resource & Plant
* Prepare proposals and site plans