Planner - Construction / Civils / Highways

Job Description

Job title: Planner - Construction / Civils / HighwaysJob location: Chilwell, Nottingham. Shifts: Days only. Salary: 60k - 70k Hours per week: 40 hours (office based).Duration: Permanent. Start date: Immediate. Client Summary:leading civil and electrical engineering construction company that operates throughout the UK on major road, rail, and airport infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. Position Summary:We are currently looking for a Planner to join our team on a full-time basis. You will work alongside the Commercial and Site management teams and will be responsible for developing programmes for our projects. This role could suit a supervisor or Manager witha working knowledge of Highways Installations who is looking to move into a Planning role, the role will involve some travel and occasionally lodging out as projects demand.Duties and responsibilities:* Develop programmes under NEC form of contract* Writing of CL31/CL32* Update programmes and creating impact programmes based on CEs and change* Travelling to other sites to attend meetings* Liaise with senior stakeholders, internally and externally, updating the strategic programme* Deliver an accurate and timely planning project, including relevant milestones such as key dates, stretch targets and critical path analysis* Monitor the progress of works, and if necessary, develop an appropriate action plan if works are falling behind programme* Provide weekly reporting to show relevant information such as current progress, any risks encountered or forecasted, incurred costs* Track and control any changes and deviations to the delivery programmeCandidate requirement:* Previous experience in a similar role with a working knowledge of Highways/Roads, earthworks, civils works, enabling works, landscaping etc is essential.* Working knowledge of drainage installations and production of Activity Schedules.* The ability to create a programme from first principle and be familiar with using site. drawings to complete take offs.* Good knowledge of Planning Software, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6.* Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of CDM Regulations.* Excellent IT skills.* Experience of report writing and data analysis, with a quick-thinking approach to cover certain scenarios* Strong communication and presenting skills at all levels* Excellent negotiation skills* Commercial awareness* Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines* Full Driving licenceWhats on offer:In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. We will always consider flexible workinghours and arrangements.* 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.* Competitive salary - between 60k and 65k depending on experience. * Company Car / Car Allowance - car allowance approx. 5k. * Private Health Care.Contact Information: Alex CameronEmail: Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client

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