Project Planner

5 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

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We have a brand-new role at Ground Control for a Construction Project Planner in our Landscaping team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful planning, scheduling and execution of our landscape construction projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring all activities are planned effectively and meet deadlines. Collaborate with Construction Managers, Site Supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination of resources, materials, and labour. Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement contingency plans to keep projects on track. Assist in budget forecasting, cost management, and resource allocation to optimize project delivery. Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project timelines, risks, and critical paths. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain up-to-date project documentation and reporting.

To be successful in this role you will need some proven experience already as a Construction Planner or Project Scheduler, ideally in a Construction or civil engineering environment. We can also consider Assistant Planner applications who are looking for a step upwards.

Proficiency in using planning software such as Primavera P6, Aster, MS Project, or similar. Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose effective solutions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

This is a hybrid role that can be mostly worked from home with occasional site and office visits as and when required depending on the needs of the business.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture 

We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table. Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit. We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident' We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020. 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits

Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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