Our client is looking for a Planner to join their Infrastructure Business Unit to lead the planning management function for the group of companies. To set the standard for planning and project controls and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases. To develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress and performance to the group board. Responsibilities To support the project directors and director in charge in the assessment of the programme risk at prequalification stage - bid or no bid. To review the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. To oversee the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme. To lead the regional planning team to make sure that all programmes, phasing and work undertaken is in a consistent format. To support the director in charge in business improvement measures with planning and project controls. To report back to the Regional Director/s on the current programme position on all projects on a weekly monthly basis. To regular review programmes, outputs and phasing with the Regional Directors To validate the tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities is correct and achievable. To co-ordinate the development of 4D graphical models for the business, where