P6 Senior Planner

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Planner with a strong background in civils, earthworks, and/ or water/ rail works.This role is starting on a project in Rotherham, which is a water project. There is around 10-12 months left on this site and initially it will be covering this one project. The candidate needs to be highly competent on a computer and able to provide excellent management and client side skills.

Key Responsibilities:

* Contribute planning and programming expertise to prequalification and bid processes, including the development of construction methodologies.

* Assist & prepare tender programmes, programme narratives , phasing drawings, and other supporting documentation to communicate construction strategies effectively.

* Collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, Designers, the Temporary Works Engineers, and specialist subcontractors to ensure cohesive planning input.

* Assist & create and deliver compelling presentation materials using PowerPoint or similar tools to present construction proposals during Internal Tender reviews Client interviews.

* At contract award stage, assist site teams in developing detailed construction, design, and procurement programmes, along with relevant supporting information.

* Provide ongoing support to site teams by reviewing progress, updating internal and Contractual programmes, and generating reports as required to the Senior Teams.

* Understand and support your role in Business Continuity Planning, ensuring team awareness and effective communication of continuity strategies.

* Issue Contractual Programmes and supporting commentary to our Clients utilising the Clients specific programme management Portals in line with the Contractual time scales on a monthly basis .

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Strong interest in civil engineering, with sound knowledge of techniques and methodologies ideally but not limited to the Water Sector.

* Practical experience in general civil engineering construction ideally any groundoworks/ rail or wastewater and water treatment projects.

* Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning processes and methodologies would be preferable

* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Quick to absorb project information and capable of developing and presenting clear, well-thought-out solutions.

* Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage with internal teams, clients, industry professionals, and suppliers.

* Understanding of design and procurement processes, with awareness of contractual considerations.

* Site experience across a range of projects and construction techniques.

* Exposure to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) practices.

* Lateral thinking and the ability to apply innovative solutions are advantageous.

* Full UK driving licence required due to potential travel between sites & offices .

* Be prepared to undertake a Hybrid working arrangement which will be a mixture of Regional offices , Sites , Designers/Subcontractors offices and working from home , this may vary on a week to week basis.

* Understanding of logic-linked programmes and scheduling requirements under NEC contracts.

* Extensive experince with P6 Software

* Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts.

* Ability to track and reschedule monthly reports and programmes using planning software (Primavera P6).

* Experience of Programme visualisation techniques (eg CM Builder) is desirable

* Must have a CSCS Card

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