Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

They are seeking a Planner to enhance their Civil Engineering team and drive success across their high value projects.

Responsibilities

The successful Planner will be based out of their Belfast office within their Civil Engineering Division and will be required to travel throughout the UK to assist in delivery of their projects.

The Planner will be responsible for the following duties:

Primarily act as the main contact to provide planning input to deliver live civils projects

Provide pre-construction input with the support of the Planning Department / Pre-construction team

Produce project delivery programmes and provide the planning functions required, i.e. CPA, resourcing, cost loading, S-curves, EVM, quality checks, etc

Produce and develop pre-construction programmes, incorporating design and procurement elements, to facilitate the delivery programme

Develop and monitor live project programmes, including producing progress reports

Be able to deliver programmes in industry standard project management software applications, including Powerproject, P6 & Microsoft Project

Provide the planning function to successfully deliver the requirements of both traditional ICE and NEC contracts

Be available to travel to sites throughout the UK to deliver programme/planning function as required

The Individual

Qualifications

Relevant higher level/ degree level qualification

Experience

Prior experience in a planning position or a similar role in the civil engineering / construction industry, delivering high quality projects as well as tender experience

Proficient with industry standard project management software applications, specifically Powerproject, P6 and Microsoft Project

Experienced in delivering various types of civil engineering schemes, including infrastructure, marine works, energy, environmental, geotechnical and construction engineering

Familiar with the planning demands of the various types of civils contracts, specifically JCT and NEC requirement

Fully conversant with various contract procurement routes and planning requirements

Experience in claims/delay analysis and forensic planning would be advantageous