Planner

Job Description

Due to a variety of project awards, my Client, based in Aberdeenshire, have a requirement for a Construction Planner or Junior Planner to offer Planning solutions as an integral member of the Project Delivery teams.Excellent technical knowledge, innovative creative thinking, problem solving, and team working are essential components of the job role.The Successful Candidate shall:Be competent in the application of an NEC contractProvide and achieve consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.Develop planning solutions using Asta Power Project Software Package.Develop project specific Programmes,Develop Design Deliverable Programmes in conjunction with the Design Manager.Develop fully integrated Project Programmes to measure progress, including critical path analysis. This will include Procurement Programmes and Completion Programmes.Develop Information Required and Schedules from the Project Programmes.Be able to communicate the planned intent both internally and externally and be able to represent the company in a formal interview setting.Review construction drawings/specifications/bills to gain a clear understanding of the project, in order to establish a robust build sequence form which to develop the programme solution.Review and challenge subcontractor programmes including methods and logistics; compare them to the Project Programmes to ensure they are fully aligned or integrated.Keep records of any assumptions or constraints that have been made / assumed to develop the Project Programmes and Logistics Plans.Explain the logic and constraints used to develop any Project Programme to other team members.Carry out what-if scenarios to forward forecast issues that may develop during the project.In conjunction with other team members, provocatively manage programmes and sub contractors programmes to ensure they are achieved.Assist in the delivery of reports to the Project Delivery Team and Client (as required) including critical path network and rescheduling of activities where appropriate.Accurately Measure progress and report against the programme targets.Suggest recovery actions or programme betterment opportunities.Provide short term and Special Action Programmes as required.Provide detailed Package Delivery Programmes for inclusion in Package Tenders.Provide programme input with regard to Changes including Variations and Delay Entitlement.Understand how programmes can be impacted and recognise Changes / Variations and Delay Entitlement, Input as requested into the review of any subcontractor claimsInput to the Project Risk and Opportunities Register both during the bid and construction phases.Ensure the quality procedures in respect to his/her duties are implemented.Provide input to Project Review post-completion.Introduce improvements where appropriate to areas of responsibility.Undertake any other duties which may be required by managementIf you would like to discuss this role further please contact Brian at C&P Recruitment