Senior Planner

Job title: Senior Planner
Location: Ipswich
Contract length: 6 month initial contract - Potential to extend
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Flexible working (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Balfour Beatty are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join them on a new and exciting large scale Construction project running between Essex and Suffolk. This role is initially for 6 Months, but has a high potential to extend as the project is spanning until 2029.
The successful Senior Planner will join the team in the Ipswich office, central to where the project is running. This position requires a minimum of 3 days onsite and the flexibility in working hours during Monday - Friday. Previous experience working on a similar High Net Worth project overseeing and leading more Junior planners is essential. The Senior planner Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Working independently or part of the planning team
Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.
Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
Tender: Utilize advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works
Apply advanced expertise to meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Demonstrate seasoned proficiency in developing the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight.
Contract: At the contract stage, the Senior Planner takes on a heightened responsibility, utilizing advanced expertise to ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme.
This includes adhering to planning procedures and collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements.
Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and executing the change control process as appropriate.
Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and
materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.
Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: Aims to provide strategic planning oversight by leveraging advanced expertise in developing and implementing intricate scheduling techniques. Actively mentors and guides less experienced planners, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
Contributes significantly to project success through the application of strategic planning insights and the cultivation of talent within the planning team.
Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.
Behaviours: Our behaviours include Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference and Value Everyone.
Skills & Experience:
Skills:
Analytical and problem solving
Good understanding and management of data and processes
Excellent communication skills
Negotiation and Conflict resolution
Leadership
Knowledge:
Advanced competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA, Please note that Primavera P6 experience is essential for this position and Tilos is highly desirable.
Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning,including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.
Experience:
Experienced in the production and management of Construction Programmes in a variety of different and complex projects.
Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery.
Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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