Senior Planner

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for a portfolio of tender projects
• Reporting to Planning Department
• Prepare comprehensive tender schedules (Level 2 to
  4), schedule narratives, and progress curves aligned with bid requirements.
• Ensure programmes align with Schedule Specifications, Employer Requirements, contract conditions and Internal SOP/Guidelines.
• Assist with the creation of 4D models and / or 2D phasing plans to present construction sequence, logistics and phasing strategies.
• Collaborate with Internal teams to clarify milestones, scope, sequencing and construction methodology.

• Develop tender programmes across all phases including design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, commissioning and handover phases. Perform delay analysis, float path reviews, and milestone projections.

• Maintain planning databases and produce progress reports for internal and client review.
• Provide accurate data for payment applications and contract reviews.

• Act as the primary point of contact for tender planning queries. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment by assisting in schedule workshop meetings.
• Attend mid-bid meetings to present Tender Schedule and deliverables as required.

• Apply resource and cash flow loading to schedules in coordination with estimators.

• Mentor junior planners and promote best practices in planning processes. Provide cover for Planners responsibilities when required.

• Ensure adherence to company SOPs and client standards for all planning deliverables.
• Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions
• Training staff if required
• Covering Senior Tender Planner responsibilities when required
• All other duties associated with role

• 5 years experience in a Planning role in the data centre industry (preferable)
• 4- 5 years experience in tendering projects
• High competence in Primavera P6 and MS Excel
• Thorough understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer
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