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Senior Works Planner

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • We are seeking a Senior Works Planner for a permanent position in Bedfordshire, focusing on a major infrastructure program in the construction industry.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 and requires a Bachelor’s degree in business as an essential qualification.
  • Candidates should have 1-2 years of sales experience, though this is preferred and not mandatory.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing schedules, performing quality checks, and coordinating resource allocation while assisting junior planners.
  • The company offers a supportive work environment with extensive benefits, including a pension contribution of up to 12% and 36 days of holiday per year.

We are looking for a Senior Works Planner to join a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the transport industry. Focusing on a major infrastructure program focusing on expanding transport options.

What You Can Expect

  • Location - Bedfordshire
  • Industry - Construction
  • Salary - £85,000
  • Work type - Permanent

Main Responsibilities as a Senior Works Planner

  • Review logic, dependencies, durations, and interfaces.
  • Perform schedule quality checks and address issues such as float, logic, and constraints.
  • Thoroughly analyse and report on the main contractor’s P6 programmes.
  • Review and report on milestone progress.
  • Document and manage schedule assumptions and risks.
  • Assist in developing a Baseline Schedule Narrative.
  • Coordinate resource allocation, monitor utilisation, identify risks, and develop strategies to mitigate schedule impacts.
  • Track project progress against the baseline schedule and provide regular progress reports, including critical path analysis, to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure alignment and effective communication of timelines and milestones.
  • Offer guidance and support to junior planners and team members.

Key Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor’s in business - essential.
  • 1-2 years sales experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Must be hungry and motivated individual.

What’s In It For You?

  • Amazing company to work for!
  • Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
  • 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebie
  • On-the-spot and annual awards

For further information on this Senior Works Planner role apply below

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.