Planner
Duration: Fixed Term 6 months +
Location: Stevenage & London Office
Location: Stevenage & London Office
Team: Planning
Planners/Senior Planners are expected to develop the most appropriate method and sequence of construction operations for a particular project, in conjunction with site management. Planning and overseeing the entire programme of work, anticipating a contract’s demands in terms of labour, materials, equipment and technical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Selecting the appropriate techniques and sequence of events for a particular project
- Analysing construction sites and local environments to determine appropriate logistics solutions and resources
- Drawing up plans and presenting schedules of work, often with visual aids such as bar charts and procedures diagrams
- Using specialist planning computer software
- Preparing logistics plans and pricing schedules for individual projects
- Monitoring progress throughout the construction process and comparing this with the projected schedule of work
- Liaising with the site management and commercial staff throughout the process, making adjustments to projects as necessary
- Providing advice and support on the development of specific systems
Requirements and Qualifications
Person Specification
- A sound knowledge of engineering design principles
- Strong maths and IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
- Good problem-solving skills
- Creative ability
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant BTEC HNC / HND or equivalent qualification, with significant demonstrable experience working in a similar role
- Also, previous experience of working on a contract to the value of between £1m and £5m is absolutely essential