Back to Job Search

Planner

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a main contractor and work on site-based role working alongside the lead planner and specific work package manager to develop a detailed delivery & procurement schedule for external Civils Works or internal mechanical and electrical fit out works on a major project.

This company offer great development and progression opportunities and is known as an employer who put their people first.

Key responsibilities for this Planner role:

  • Application of technical and construction knowledge to produce and manage integrated programmes
  • To coach the operational project teams on planning elements of their work and integrate and communicate effectively with the project team
  • Interface directly with supply Chain and undertake regular review
  • Work closely with the site team to maximise the potential of the project
  • Coordinate the supply chain to achieve production targets and key milestones
  • Manage programme related elements of the risk mitigation plan / opportunity plan

Experience required for this Planner role:

  • Proficient with Primavera P6 in an Enterprise environment
  • Previous site experience in delivering projects to programme
  • Experienced in the implementation and use of earned value analysis (schedule and performance management)
  • Experience of Developing WBS / OBS and development of schedules from limited information
  • Ability to integrate with M&E/Civils, General Building and complex Plant work packages to achieve programme
  • Undertake planning verification of Supply chain activities and verify claimed monthly progress and YE progress
  • An ability to work in a partnering environment with the client
  • Understand Planning and Construction processes and be able to recommend methods of construction and able to seek opportunities and problem solve with the design & engineering team and supply chain to identify programme and production opportunities
  • Skilled in progress interrogation and scrutiny of / challenging contractor schedules
  • Close working with supply chain / internal project managers to develop / improve logic sequence
  • Understanding and interpreting Float Erosion and Critical activities
  • Managing Baselines
  • Development of What-if scenarios for exploring sequence effects on the schedule
  • Ability to interpret project documentation

Package offered for this Planner role:

  • A salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience 
  • Car or car allowance to the value of £5,270 
  • A match pension of up to 10%
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays, your birthay as paid leave and a day to move home 
  • Other benfitis such as dental, health care, bike to work schemes 

How to apply for this Planner role:

If you are interest in this Planner position then please apply via this job board or alternatively you can send an up to date CV to georgia.miller@navartis.co.uk or call me on 07817037769

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Planner role. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

Service advertised by Navartis are that of an Employment Agency/Business