Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Peterborough Cambridgeshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Pinnacle Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major UK infrastructure contractor working across the Anglian Water AMP8 framework, based out of their Peterborough office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term water infrastructure programme, supporting the planning and delivery of a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the Anglian Water region.
As a Senior Planner, you will take a lead role in developing, managing and monitoring project programmes from pre-construction through to completion. You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Site Teams, designers and subcontractors to ensure projects are effectively planned, monitored and delivered.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage detailed project programmes using P6 Primavera or similar planning software.
* Lead the preparation of construction programmes from tender and pre-construction through to project completion.
* Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to establish realistic construction methodologies, sequencing and programmes.
* Monitor progress against approved programmes and identify delays, risks, changes and potential programme impacts.
* Produce regular programme updates, progress reports, look-ahead programmes and performance information.
* Carry out detailed programme analysis and provide recommendations for mitigation and recovery.
* Coordinate programme information across multiple projects, disciplines, subcontractors and suppliers.
* Attend and lead planning and progress meetings with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners.
* Provide planning support to Project Managers and Senior Management, highlighting key programme risks and opportunities.
* Assist with resource planning, project forecasting and the development of key project milestones.
* Maintain accurate records of progress, delays, changes and programme impacts.
* Support change management, compensation events and extension-of-time assessments.
* Review subcontractor programmes and ensure they are aligned with the overall project programme.
* Contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement of planning processes across the framework.
* Mentor and provide guidance to more junior Planners within the team.
Requirements
* Significant experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within construction, civil engineering or utilities.
* Previous experience within the water and wastewater sector or a major infrastructure environment is highly desirable.
* Strong working knowledge of P6 Primavera and/or other recognised planning software.
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
* Experience managing programmes across complex projects with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
* Good understanding of change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessment.
* Experience working within a framework environment would be advantageous.
* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to challenge programme performance and provide practical solutions to delivery teams.
* Relevant qualifications in construction, civil engineering, project management or planning are desirable