Senior Construction Planner

Our client is a leading support services organisation, with a long term 35-year PFI contract, providing construction & facilities management services, across a complex range of commercial & industrial defence asset in Wiltshire & Hampshire.

Develop and support project scopes of work while working closely with designers, clients, military stakeholders, specialist contractors and project teams from concept through to completion.
Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings, presenting programmes and incorporating feedback into project plans.
Coordinate and review contractor and consultant programmes against master schedules, ensuring alignment and effective delivery.
Analyse activities, durations, critical paths and programme risks, forecasting completion dates and recommending recovery plans where required.
Manage interfaces between procurement, utilities, commissioning, construction and client activities to minimise programme impacts.
Prepare and issue weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports, progress updates and programme analysis.
Monitor project progress against plans and produce delay and claims programmes with supporting information.
Undertake commercial and contractual programme reviews, identifying potential impacts and opportunities.  Qualifications &

Experience:

HND or Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, M&E or a related discipline
CSCS Planner Card (or equivalent)
Eligibility for Security Clearance
Full UK driving licence.
Extensive planning experience across pre-construction and onsite construction projects with strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes.
Proven experience using Asta Power project, Primavera P6 and MS Project, with an understanding of engineering, procurement and construction methodologies and relevant legislation.
Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to working independently and collaboratively within a team environment