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My client, a major contractor in the UK Construction industry are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join the Preconstruction Department for their Southern Region. The ideal candidate will be well experienced in Preconstruction. The Senior Planner will support the management team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities associated with the works. To lead the programme and planning management for the team in the preconstruction and construction phases. To develop regular reports to feedback on progressand performance on a weekly and monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities -

Programme Development & Control

• Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path.
• To lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
• Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities.
• Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required. Utilising the common data environment (CDE).
• Provide all programme information as required support the management team.
• To develop a 4D graphical model, where required or 2D phasing plans. To represent the sequence of build, phasing and logistics.
• Use the construction programme to produce / assist in the production of project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics and temporary works requirements.
• To engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead-in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements
• To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme. Including float and time risk allowances.

Reporting, progress & as-built information

• Develop tracking schedules as required to maintain information and control the production of programmes by the subcontractors.
• To keep an as built programme, highlighting where the programme has deviated from the baseline programme.
• Input to change requests as required to advise on programme impacts for approval and instructions as necessary to facilitate the works.
• To use the 4D model and/or 2D phasing information to highlight the current progress position of the programme.
• Produce validated output rates with appropriate clarifications to track live progress on projects, as well as feedback into the pre-construction department to inform new tenders.
• Undertake proactive peer reviews of other planners programmes to ensure consistency and continuity within the planning department

Management Responsibilities

• To report back to the Regional Planner the current programme position on all projects they are working on a weekly / monthly basis. To regular review programmes, outputs and phasing with the Regional Planner.
• To carry out PDP’s with all assistant planners and to drive through actions/activities identified in the individual’s development plan
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management in the preconstruction process.
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management on site.
• Input to the assessment of the programme and entitlements under the contract – coordinate outputs with the management team.
• Lead input to the programme reporting weekly and monthly as required.
• To report the programme position at the monthly contract review meeting.
• Check the quality of the production of planning and programme documents generally under their control. Including the site teams and assistant planners.
• Prove programme periods by means of sub-contractor liaison, benchmarking from previous or similar projects and project team consultation.

Desired training:

• Advanced Asta Powerproject Training – Progress Analysis & S-curve reporting.
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
• Managing People Training
• Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Basic BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.
• Synchro Training - Advanced training is required to be able to use the software to its full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £80,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Construction Planning: 6 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SPL