Planner

Role overview:

My client is a Fast Growing, Construction and Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are looking for a Planner or Senior Planner to work alongside the current team on a range of, earthworks, groundworks, structures, infrastructure and remediation works.

The company work traditionally in Southwest England, although they have projects in Wales and the Midlands also.

*My client would also consider applications from previous site-based individuals that have been involved in a degree of planning and programming previously at Sub Agent / Agent level.

Responsibilities:

Creation and management of Tender, Contract and Construction programmes. Production of Tender deliverables, feeding information to contract reports for Client consumption. Holding site planning meetings, producing programme sequence / phasing slides. Amongst a wealth of other responsibilities.

Qualifications:

HND-C / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Other related qualifications considered.

The role:

The company's planners sometimes work on one or more projects at once (value dependant) and will also look at tendering and future work as and when required. The work location is site based around the companies regional HQ in Avonmouth near Bristol; however a degree of home working may be permitted.

With a healthy looking forward order book they require another member for the planning team.

Key Skills / Qualifications:

• Educated to at least HNC/HND level in a relevant construction related subject matter
• A working knowledge of Asta Powerproject is preferred but not essential.
• The company use ASTA Powerproject but would also be open to application from those specialising in Primavera.
• Demonstrable experience in leadership, resource allocation and general management
• Experience in risk identification and assessment
• Detailed knowledge and experience of managing and maintaining a works programme
• Strong understanding of NEC Contracts

Practical Experience

• Solid project experience in the Civil Engineering industry
• Experience in developing large, multimillion pound programmes
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills
• Project and Programme management knowledge
• Problem Solving

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car or generous car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Paid holidays
• Training and progression
• The opportunity for hybrid working