The Senior Planner will manage the Planning and Programming function in selected key bids in Tender, Preconstruction and concluding in Construction, liaising internally with the Galldris team, and externally with the Client, Consultants, and other Key Stakeholders to ultimately produce and manage well-considered, professional and accurate plans and programmes.

Responsibilities

Proactively lead the planning function on selected projects, producing well-considered, professional and achievable methodologies and programmes for both Pre-Construction and Construction activities. Collaboratively create, maintain, review and administer construction schedules and planning deliverables, including planning philosophy, presentations and reports

Determine optimum construction methods and techniques. Identifying temporary works and method-related plant. Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements. Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme collaboratively with the team and supply chain

Establish the critical path of the programme. Review and analyse the critical path with the wider team as necessary. Communicate effectively with key members of the team throughout the bid, tender, pre-construction and construction phases, seeking advice where appropriate

Applying resource and resource levelling techniques as necessary. Present the project programme and sequence in detail or at a high level as appropriate

Understand and implement the requirements of the building contract(s) about submitting initial and updated programmes. Where necessary, provide periodic programme updates with appropriate supporting information to assist the delivery team in reporting

Liaise with Third Parties critical to the planning process (including but not limited to Statutory Authorities, Utility Providers, Planning Authorities, and other Design Consultants) and ensure their requirements and contributions are understood and communicated in the programme

In addition to the above, at the Contract stage, the Senior Planner is accountable to the Head of Planning / Project Lead for:

Implementing and monitoring the overall planning strategy and the timing and sequence of the Contract Programme activities

Identify and alert the wider team on any issues affecting the project programme delivery

The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for the onward issue to Client and Project Team, including periodic progress reporting

Ensuring that all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract are properly undertaken

Provide timely and accurate reports explaining the progress of work and critical issues in the design period, with a clear plan of action

Thinks commercially, and focuses on activities that will deliver real value for the projects. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position

Comply with Company policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills

Relevant experience in the construction industry

Recognised Construction or technical discipline qualifications

IT literate - Planning and Programming Software Proficient in the use of P6 and Asta Powerproject

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to deal with clients and internal staff. Ability to work on own initiative

Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

An understanding of forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications

An understanding of methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring

Risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming

Events that initiate, and the methods used to demonstrate, delay, or change entitlement

An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements. In-depth understanding of the Planning requirements of the JCT and NEC forms of Contract

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