Position:
Project Planner/Planning Specialist

Location:
Hybrid working available

Salary:
Competitive salary range plus benefits

Company Overview:
Lanesra Technical Recruitment is a prominent provider of integrated design and construction solutions within the water sector. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees across multiple regional offices, we are dedicated to supporting long-term frameworks in the water industry through collaborative partnerships and alliances.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative Framework Joint Venture, contributing to a significant portion of capital investment initiatives. You will be responsible for the ownership and management of project plans, ensuring that the project team adheres to timelines and addresses any delays or deviations effectively.

Your leadership will extend to mentoring a team of junior planners, establishing yourself as a knowledgeable resource eager to share insights and foster development within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans in alignment with Alliance standards, ensuring all methodologies are consistently applied.
• Ensure project plans encompass the complete project scope, with resources appropriately allocated.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the project plan, monitoring critical paths and advising the team on necessary adjustments.
• Create 4D animations of project plans to facilitate digital rehearsals of construction processes.
• Design and implement effective communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged with the project approach.
• Maintain adherence to planning standards and published processes across the Alliance.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards throughout all planning activities.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess demonstrable experience in civil engineering or construction projects, particularly within the water sector. Proficiency in P6 is essential.

Experience in leading collaborative planning efforts, with the capability to interpret drawings for efficient planning services, is required.

Strong communication skills are crucial for conveying complex information to diverse audiences, especially under tight deadlines. The ability to adapt to changing project objectives while supporting team members is highly valued.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Car/car allowance based on role
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase additional days)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health and Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme and discounts

Keywords:
Project Planner
Planning Specialist
Construction
Water Sector
Resource Planning
Primavera
P6
Project Management
Project Delivery
Contracts
Contractual

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