Principal Planner

Is programming, planning and coordination process your forte?  If so, read on...

Are you a strategic Planning Leader striving for success in the work-winning space?

We are looking for an expert Principal/Regional Project Planner to join our Expanded team on work -winning.

Laing O'Rourke Expanded Business Group provides a total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, providing an end-to-end solution or a bespoke choice of services, backed by a central technical design and engineering resource. The unique approach in design, digital build, manufacture and construction brings together “one team” delivering together.

As a Principal Project Planner, you will be able to develop a Programme Strategy for clients and apply the required knowledge of processes and techniques that need to be considered in strategic planning and the purpose of it, in the success of a project.

Taking pride in delivering a challenging and ever-changing scheme for the client is the ultimate accomplishment.

What will the role look like?

• Ensuring that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements and develop and agree a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical/advantageous construction strategy is adopted.
• Carrying out in Pre-Contract planning and Work Winning processes and procedures to produce Bid Programmes and associated time related information as part of a tender bid team
• Analysing performance and advising the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
• Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a tender bid
• Able to present time-related material using a variety of techniques and methods; providing effective communication, high quality submission and presentation material
• Able to contribute to the risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a Tender Bid
• Able to independently produce processes and systems to manage contracts for more complex projects
• Carries out forensic analysis of programme data and interfaces with client teams to build effective relationships
• Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the different types of contracts to ensure control measures are aligned with the contract risk and commercial opportunities are optimised
• Develops and introduces advanced project management techniques to the Laing O'Rourke business and establishes them for use on technique and complex projects.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Desired Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar sector-related
• CIOB Membership
• Modelling and 4D planning, as well as Asta or P6 – preferably both to a high standard
• Major project experience is
• Ability to analyse, collate and utilise a range of data and information for reporting and forecasting
• Able to ascertain which tasks are urgent or important and the level of accuracy required
• Lateral thinker to spot trends/issues in production data

Leadership Skills

• Leading the planning  function on a project
• Resource management, recruitment, development, coaching and mentoring.
• Developing business advancements/ improvement agendas
• Maintenance of programme and other related materials
• Quality and accuracy of work of the highest calibre