Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Company Bio:
Walsin, one of Northern Irelands leading specialist architectural facade contractors, require an experienced Planner to join our Planning team on a full time, permanent basis.
Our brand-new state-of-the-art offices, coupled with our cutting-edge 40,000 square foot factory located in the Lisburn Altona Industrial Estate, provide the ideal environment for our talented team to thrive and excel.

Role:
We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our projects. You will play a crucial role in the planning and coordination of various elements, ensuring timely and efficient execution of projects. This is an excellent
opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual.

The post holder will undertake the following duties (Not limited to the below):

- Collaborate with the project team to develop comprehensive phased project programmes
- Producing marked up drawings relevant to the project phases
- Conduct thorough analysis of project requirements
- Prepare detailed project timelines, identifying critical paths and key milestones
- Coordinate with internal departments, external contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitor project progress with as built programmes, whilst identifying potential risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and relevant correspondence
- Provide expertise and support to the project team, addressing any planning-related issues that may arise
- Assisting the estimating department on project bids including programme creation, resourcing requirements & capacity planning
- Producing resource histograms relevant to capacity planning/labour requirements/cash flow forecasts
- Play a key role at internal/external project meetings
- Assist with EOT claims by providing programme related input relating to delay entitlement
- Carry out what IF scenarios to forecast risks/opportunities
- Assist the production team with planning input to the production planning tools
- Demonstrates commercial acumen with awareness on cash flow, claims & stock management
- Periodic visits to construction sites within the UK & Ireland may be required.

Suitable applicants will have the following skills:

- Confident individual able to challenge internal/external project stakeholders
- Proven track record of planning within a construction background
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently across diverse projects
- Demonstrate reliability

Essential criteria:

- Minimum 3 years construction planning experience
- Highly proficient Project Planning software
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite

Additional Desirable criteria:

- Façade experience preferred
- Highly proficient in ASTA Powerproject

What you get in return:

- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Employer pension contribution
- Subsided healthcare plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 30 days annual leave inc. NI statutory days
- Training & development opportunities

Information:
Full-time, permanent, pensionable position based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Working hours:
Mon to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Fri 8:00am to 1:30pm

Application Process:
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1234