Senior Planner

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading construction and engineering organisation delivering major projects within the data centre, mission-critical, advanced technology and life sciences sectors.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning a major project or portfolio of projects, managing programmes from pre-construction through construction and commissioning.

This is a key planning position requiring strong Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, programme controls and construction planning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage planning activities across pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and key milestones.
• Carry out critical path, float and delay analysis.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity.
• Audit and validate progress on site.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, histograms and programme information.
• Develop resource and cash-loaded programmes.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems.
• Prepare tender programmes and schedules.
• Lead planning and programme meetings with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support weekly workface planning.
• Record and analyse delay and disruption.
• Provide planning data to support payment applications, claims and contractual disputes.
• Identify programme risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Support and mentor other members of the planning team where required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction planning on large-scale projects.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience.
• Good knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Ability to develop programmes from drawings, BIM models, specifications and scopes of work.
• Experience with progress monitoring, reporting and programme controls.
• Strong understanding of critical path and delay analysis.
• Experience managing planning activities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Data centre, mission-critical or large-scale M&E construction experience would be highly advantageous.

If you are an experienced Senior Planner / Project Planner with strong Primavera P6 and large-scale construction experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.