Planner - Specialist Civil Engineering

Planner Specialist Civil Engineering

Bedfordshire

Up to £70,000 & Benefits Package

My client is a well-established, privately owned specialist Civil Engineering contractor that has undergone a successful growth period and become a leading player in the market. To continue this growth, they are looking to appoint a Planner to focus on preconstruction and infrastructure elements, working with and assisting the Construction teams with planning and programming.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans and schedules using project management software.
• Collaborate with estimators, contracts managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align projects objectives and plans.
• Analyse projects specifications, drawings, and contracts to accurately assess requirements and risks.
• Monitor project start and progress against the plan during the infrastructure phase, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage and update project schedules throughout the preconstruction and Infrastructure phase.
• Conduct site visits as needed to ensure adherence to the timeline and technical specifications.
• Prepare progress reports and present them to management preconstruction and Infrastructure phase.
• Coordinate with construction and wider operations team to ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Implement best practices in planning and scheduling, including risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the resolution of any potential conflicts in schedule and logistics.

Essential Competence & Training:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Planning Manager/Engineer or similar role in the civil engineering sector.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, or similar project management software.
• Experience planning and programming infrastructure works packages inc., roads and sewers.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Experience in Lean Construction practices.

Desirable Competence & Training:

• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling).

If you are interested in finding out more, in the first instance, please provide a full CV or brief employment history with contact details and I will make contact. Thanks for your time.

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