Senior Planner

4 weeks ago


Plymouth Devon, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty UK Full time

About the role Shape the future of planning with a construction leader that’s investing in the people and tools that’ll make it happen. We’re building big. And redefining what planning is. So no matter how large our £multi-million projects are, we’ll never lose sight of your talents. As a Senior Planner, you’ll enjoy the scope to explore professional passions and exposure across landmark projects. The potential here is unrivalled. Help us shape what comes next. This exciting new role will be part of our Regional Civils teams in Plymouth. What you'll be doing Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner's scope encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes Working independently or part of the planning team: - Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance. - Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme. - Tender: Utilize advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works - Apply advanced expertise to meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Demonstrate seasoned proficiency in developing the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight. - Contract: At the contract stage, the Senior Planner takes on a heightened responsibility, utilizing advanced expertise to ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme. This includes adhering to planning procedures and collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements. - Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as appropriate. - Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays. - Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues. - Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: Aims to provide strategic planning oversight by leveraging advanced expertise in developing and implementing intricate scheduling techniques. Actively mentors and guides less experienced planners, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Contributes significantly to project success through the application of strategic planning insights and the cultivation of talent within the planning team. - Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement. Who we're looking for Skills: • Analytical and problem solving • Good understanding and management of data and processes • Excellent communication skills • Negotiation and Conflict resolution • Leadership Knowledge: • Advanced competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 • Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. • Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools. • Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications. • Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc. Experience: • Experienced in the production and management of Construction and Contract Programmes in a variety of different and complex projects. • Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery • Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills. Why work for us If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Senior Planner. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now. About us At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you. To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at removed)/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/ As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information about Disability Confident can be found at removed)


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