Senior Planner

2 weeks ago

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Spencer Group Full time

**Location**: Hull Office
**Department**: Project Controls / Planning
**Reports to**: Lead Planner / Head of Planning
**Type**: Full-time

**Role Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**First Principles Planning**
- Develop detailed project schedules using first principles—calculating durations based on resource loading, productivity rates, quantities, and constraints.
- Engage with engineers, designers, and construction teams to validate assumptions and inputs.
- Provide realistic forecasts based on historic knowledge adjusted to project requirements.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings to develop initial sequencing / phasing for programmes, independently.

**Programme Development**
- Build and maintain fully logic-linked programmes in Primavera P6.
- Clearly define construction sequences, interfaces, and handover milestones.
- Create WBS structures that reflect deliverables, work areas, and subcontractor scopes.

**Phasing & Sequencing**
- Prepare phasing diagrams and zone-based programmes for multi-stage projects with the ability to present to key stakeholders should it be required.
- Identify and mitigate sequencing clashes or logístical constraints early in the planning process.
- Understand site requirements to ensure safe and efficient working.
- Work with temporary works and logistics teams to ensure alignment of methodology and access strategy.

**Progress Monitoring & Reporting**
- Establish performance baselines and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Provide forensic analysis of delays, disruptions, and resequencing impacts.
- Deliver clear, concise reports and dashboard visuals to senior leadership and clients.

**Stakeholder Collaboration**
- Support tender and bid teams with method statements and high-quality schedules.
- Lead planning workshops and walkthroughs with multidisciplinary teams.
- Liaise with client planners and ensure compliance with contractual time-related requirements.

**Ad-Hoc**
- Support the planning team with various types of delay analysis to help understand project impacts and assist in resolving time-related issues.
- Delegate tasks to ensure efficient output and make best use of time.
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**Requirements and Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- Prior planning experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methodology, buildability, and engineering principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Proven track record in first principles estimating of time and logic.
- Ability to communicate complex programme details to non-technical audiences.
- Strong experience in NEC, other forms of contract would be desirable.
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

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