Job Description
Job Title: Planner
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage construction programmes that are realistic, achievable, and contractually compliant.
- Produce, submit, and maintain NEC3/NEC4 programmes in line with contractual requirements.
- Monitor progress on site, identify delays, and collaborate with site teams to implement mitigation strategies.
- Review compensation events and variations, producing robust programme evidence to support contractual claims.
- Provide programme-related input into cost and resource planning for the commercial teams.
- Communicate clear, accurate progress updates and forecasts to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients.
- Develop tender programmes to support competitive preconstruction submissions.
- Build strong relationships with operational teams and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior planners, fostering a collaborative and innovative planning team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in a Planner role is preferred but not essential.
- A background in engineering, site management, or project management is desirable.
- Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and construction contracts is advantageous.
- Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering projects is beneficial.
Day-to-Day
- Create detailed, clear, and actionable project schedules in collaboration with site and commercial teams.
- Assess project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure the programme is aligned with site realities.
- Monitor ongoing projects to evaluate progress and identify potential bottlenecks or delays.
- Generate clear, concise progress reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Liaise with site teams to understand daily challenges and propose practical solutions.
- Review and adapt schedules to accommodate changes, compensation events, and variations.
- Support preconstruction teams by developing competitive programmes that align with project tenders.
- Engage in regular collaboration sessions with project teams and provide mentorship to junior planners.