Senior Planning Officer

5 days ago

Plymouth Devon, United Kingdom Sphere Solutions Full time

Sphere Solutions is working with a globally respected Tier 1 contractor on one of the UK’s most high-profile civil infrastructure projects based in Plymouth. They are expanding their preconstruction team to deliver this contract and have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner. As a Senior Planner, you’ll enjoy the scope to explore professional passions and exposure across this landmark project.

Leading the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, and 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. 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 executing the change control process as appropriate.

* 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. 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.

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: 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

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