Planner OCU Services · West London

1 week ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Opals Group Full time

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country's leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, 'One Company United'.

Throughout 2023, OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion.

About the job

Responsible for the production of programmes for the Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning activities for each project from inception, feasibility, tender and bid phases through to completion; also liaising with construction and site personnel to update programmes, reviewing the progress of programmes on a regular cycle and assessing, producing of management insight and reporting.

The project types range from large EHV cabling, substation construction to new energy low carbon build projects.

Responsibilities:

  • The analysis and evaluation of project tender and bid documents in order to build detailed programmes specifying cost, time and resource requirements (NEC or other contract types).
  • Liaise with members of tender and bid teams during the tender process as required and co-ordinate their input into planning activities.
  • Development of tender and bid programmes into construction programmes (1st principals).
  • Production and updating of programmes throughout the duration and life cycle of Projects.
  • Implement change control processes: including early warnings, compensations events and construction/project managers instructions as and when required and supply chain inputs/outputs. Detail the effects the aforementioned change events - early warnings and project managers instructions to the approved programme and report back to the business areas.
  • Co-ordination of inputs and outputs into/form the programme from the construction team and take the 'lead' on programme development and timely updating, analysis and critique.
  • Review construction progress with input from the construction team, including the supply chain, update programmes and produce MI/MO reports as necessary
  • Create earned value/project reporting encompassing resource & cost loading with associated CPI & SPI reporting.
  • Highlight areas of concern with regard to construction progress and review risks and mitigation measures with the construction and delivery teams.
  • Assist the Project Manager as directed with planning related matters.
  • Attend meetings as required with Project Teams and Clients.
  • Liaise with Client's Planners, Construction Managers and Project Managers as required.
  • Attend site regularly (if not based on site) to assist teams with planning matters.
  • Collation of progress information & production of progress reporting as required.
  • Ensure planning techniques across the Company are complied with and adhered to.
  • Management and supervision of other Planners as directed by the Planning Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • HNC (Construction related) or equivalent.
  • Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of project controls, planning and construction activities.
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of planning and controls tools and techniques, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – Visitor – Yellow (can be obtained).

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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