Senior Planner

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Moston Full time

Senior Planner

12 month contract - Outside IR35

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading construction and engineering firm seeking an experienced Senior Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering high-profile projects within the civil and construction sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project delivery within time and budget.
  • Provide planning management and support across both pre-contract and contract operations.
  • Develop, manage, and update programmes for acceptance in line with NEC contract requirements.
  • Effectively communicate project schedules to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Incorporate change events into construction programmes and coordinate with commercial teams to secure full contractual entitlements.
  • Monitor project performance against agreed baselines and provide detailed forecasting.
  • Deliver comprehensive programme outputs including Critical Path Analysis, short-term lookaheads, and subcontractor scheduling.
  • Support corrective action plans and develop recovery strategies where necessary.
  • Ensure risk management processes are effectively implemented, including the integration of time risk allowances.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure programme alignment and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Requirements:

  • Project controls or project management qualification.
  • Degree / HNC in an engineering or construction discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in project planning within the civil/construction sector, ideally with leadership exposure.
  • Strong knowledge of planning techniques, including Critical Path Method (CPM) and resource-loaded scheduling.
  • Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.
  • Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and programme reporting.
  • Comprehensive understanding of NEC Contracts, including the assessment of compensation events.
  • Familiarity with CEMAR for NEC contract management.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Security Clearance (SC) - UKSV Vetting Service (previous clearance would be advantageous).

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