Senior Planner

**SENIOR PLANNER - Permanent Opportunity**
**DIVISION: BUILDING**

**LOCATION: Helensburgh**

**BENEFITS: Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance**

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, the Senior Planner has responsibility for Planning Management within the Building Division of Graham Construction.

Working as an integrated member of project delivery teams and contributing to project bidding, the Planner will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the Building Division and will be expected to meet personal development targets, project goals and business unit targets.

Due to the nature of the project, applicants need a full drivers license and must be able to attain SC Clearance.

The Planner shall:

- Provide and achieve consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
- Develop planning solutions using Asta Power Project (Version 14) and Microsoft Project Programming

Software Packages.
- Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements and Logistics Plans during the bid phase.
- Develop Design Deliverable Programmes in conjunction with the Design Manager.
- Develop fully integrated Project Programmes to measure progress, including critical path analysis. This will include Procurement Programmes, Commissioning and Completion Programmes.
- Develop Information Required and Procurement Schedules from the Project Programmes.
- Be able to communicate the planned intent both internally and externally and be able to represent the company in a formal interview setting.
- Review tender/construction drawings/specifications/bills to gain a clear understanding of the project, in order to establish a robust build sequence form which to develop the programme solution.
- Review and challenge subcontractor programmes including methods and logistics; compare them to the Project Programmes to ensure they are fully aligned or integrated.

Excellent technical knowledge, innovative creative thinking, problem solving, and team working are essential components of the job role.
- Keep records of any assumptions or constraints that have been made / assumed to develop the Project Programmes and Logistics Plans.
- Explain the logic and constraints used to develop any Project Programme to other team members.
- Carry out “what-if” scenarios to forward forecast issues that may develop during the project.
- In conjunction with other team members, proactively manage programmes to ensure they are achieved.
- Assist in the delivery of reports to the Project Delivery Team and Client (as required) including critical path network and rescheduling of activities where appropriate.
- Accurately Measure progress and report against the programme targets.
- Suggest recovery actions or programme betterment opportunities.
- Provide short term and Special Action Programmes as required.
- Provide detailed Package Delivery Programmes for inclusion in Package Tenders.
- Provide programme input with regard to Changes including Variations and Delay Entitlement.
- Understand how programmes can be impacted and recognise Changes / Variations and Delay Entitlement, Input as requested into the review of any subcontractor claims
- Assist in researching alternative product or systems in conjunction with the Project Team.
- Input to the Project Risk and Opportunities Register both during the bid and construction phases.
- Ensure the quality procedures in respect to his/her duties are implemented.
- Provide input to Project Review post-completion.
- Introduce improvements where appropriate to areas of responsibility.
- Undertake any other duties which may be required by management.

**This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Planner and the range of duties to be undertaken.**

**It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.**

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**At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.**

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