Senior Planner

3 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty 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.

You will be leading the strategic development and implementation of 4D models, integrating time and scheduling intricacies with 3D design. Aims to provide advanced expertise in 4D planning methodologies, fostering enhanced project visualization and coordination. The scope includes leadership in utilizing sophisticated planning and modelling tools, mentoring less experienced planners, and contributing significantly to the successful execution of construction projects through comprehensive visualisation strategies.
**What you'll be doing**
Under instructions from 4D Planning / Planning Lead / Project Lead, undertake:

- Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
- Skilfully integrate inputs to produce outcomes of the highest standards for the project, highlighting strategic insight and enhanced capabilities.
- Integrate 3D models, understand spatial arrangements, and efficiently navigate software.
- Manage the file system, incorporating 3D models, objects, labels, legends, and metadata as required.
- Leverage advanced expertise to meticulously validate program sequences using 4D software. Link activities with 3D objects in a highly ordered and structured manner, displaying precise durations and appearance types to satisfy twin model requirements.
- Modify the program to include necessary details for animation purposes, and monitor, gather, and incorporate accurate progress information into visual planning reports for periodic updates.
- Leverage advanced expertise to proficiently manage 4D and video files.
- Produce, distribute, validate, and modify high-standard professional animation presentations, ensuring optimal project impact and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensuring the 4D outcome is functionally compliant with BIM requirements, business management systems and project planning procedures.
- Produce very detailed high-quality animations to facilitate description of complex methodologies and processes in a visual way to inform punctually or use commercially, e.g., tenders or client presentations. Use of the required 4D animation production and rendering software.
- Contribute to set up appropriate lean visual programme to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve productivity, performance, and safety of projects.

**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 and Mentorship

Knowledge:

- Advanced knowledge of project management tools and software (like Excel,
MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA) commonly used in the industry, as
these are integral to creating and managing project schedules.
- Competent in 3D and spatial representation: able to produce 3D models
with modelling software like Sketch Up, CAD, Revit, Microstation, etc.
- Competent in 4D planning, able to integrate 3D models with programmes
(time), creating a project digital twin. Able to produce periodic project
reporting in 4D enhancing communication of the plan. User of 4D software:
Synchro, Furzor, Navisworks, etc.
- Competent in 4D animations: able to produce advanced animations to
facilitate explanation of complex methodologies and processes for bespoke
internal or commercial use. Able to integrate 4D outcomes with video editing
tools to produce high standard presentations.

**Experience**:

- Proven experience in successfully planning and managing projects from
initiation to completion using planning software like P6, Asta etc.
- Highly experienced in using 3D modelling and 4D Planning in a variety of
different projects.
- Proficiency in advanced project management software, as well as other
relevant tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
- Experience in construction or other sectors with transferable skills that align
with the demands of the construction field.

**Why work for us**

**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.

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