Planner/Senior Planner

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Lemon Drizzle Recruitment Full time
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Planner/Senior Planner for a principal contractor based in the north east of England. This is a fabulous opportunity to work in a new regional office in Leeds, but you’ll only need to be in the office 2 days per week, you can work the rest from home if wish.
An introduction to the Company and what it’s like to work for them
This is a modern principal contractor who specialise in fit out/refurbishment projects ranging from 100k – 8m within the education, workplace, health and leisure sectors. They’ve been established for 17 years and have a solid client portfolio across the north but would like to develop their presence and brand further in Yorkshire and Humber so have made the decision to open a new regional office in Leeds. They have a fantastic reputation and great staff retention that has been gained from the high amount of trust placed in employees. Trust and autonomy are the key values of this organisation.
What you’ll be doing and be responsible for
As a Planner/Senior planner, you will provide a timely, effective and professional programmes for bid proposals and project delivery. This role will be crucial in assisting with bid submissions, producing accurate programmes and methodologies to enable the company to stand out from the crowd and secure projects ranging in value from £100,000 up to £8,000,000.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide accurate construction programmes from appointment to commissioning and handover including lead times and critical paths
* Understand each project in detail and establish programmes around key milestones, highlighting lead times and critical paths
* Provide clear and concise methodologies to devise how the project will be delivered taking into account project specific aspects and risks.
* Work closely with senior members of the project team to assist them in developing realistic target construction programmes.
* Lead programme meetings whether internally or presenting to clients.
* Highlighting areas of concern in the construction progress and reviewing mitigation measures with the project team; including compensation events, the cause and effect that this will have.
* Assisting Project Managers with planning related matters and attending meetings with project teams and clients
* Develop ideas to drive improvement and consistency in the timely delivery of our preconstruction bids and our live projects.
The person
Educated to professional level, you’ll have a thorough understanding and experience in the use of project management software and extensive knowledge in programme and project management, and project planning. With excellent management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment, contributing across a business unit, you’ll be able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standard and quality. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Leeds area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects.
* Previous experience in a construction planner role.
* Commercially aware with a strong focus on teamwork.
* Mentoring and working with colleagues, sharing knowledge and experience.
* Communicate and present in a professional manner, both written and verbally.
* Actively demonstrate initiative and able to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines efficiently.
* Good construction technical knowledge across relevant work packages
* Keen eye for detail, ability to draw on project experience to identify and mitigate programme risks
* A full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
* Flexibility - This organisation knows everyone has a life outside of work. You manage your own time, pick the kids up from school, help out with your parents etc. Make this job work to your schedule.
* Amazing benefits package - Not only are they offering a competitive salary ranging from £50k - £65k (depending on experience) you can be rest assured that you have private healthcare, company pension, 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off each year and enhanced sick pay and maternity.
* Genuine offer to progress. Private limited companies offer much quicker routes to the top and this company isn’t shy of developing their employees
What does the hiring process look like?
You will start off with a chat with me, Rachel. Then if we decide to progress after our chat, you will meet with the Managing Director, who is a genuine great leader.
How do you find out more and apply?
To apply for this rare opportunity, please send your CV to Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment are acting as an employment agency for this vacacny. All applications are treated in strict confidence
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