Senior Planning Engineer - Vancouver, Canada

International Construction Recruitment Specialist

Salary: £88,000 to £95,000 + Bonus + Share Scheme + Relocation & Visa

Interviews being held in Scotland/the UK & Ireland week commencing 31st March.

Why Canada?

No.5 - Ranked as the 5th best country in the world for 'Quality of Life'.

8.5% - Expected year on year growth in construction. High demand for construction professionals.

Universal healthcare - Unlike the USA.

Good education - 92% of adults complete secondary education.

The end product is that Canada can offer you a security of work rarely available in the UK/elsewhere, coupled with the opportunity for genuine career progression & a highly rated lifestyle.

One of the top 10 construction businesses in Canada, working on major building projects of c£30m to £200m, are looking to recruit UK Commercial Managers for their business in Toronto.

This major player has been around for over 100 years and are regarded as one of the top employers in Canada, having been recognised by top awards/business press.

From a relocation perspective, the good news is that this company has been recruiting from the UK for 15-20+ years, so they are experienced in handling the visa/work permit process and in making the transition as smooth as possible for you/any family.

They will also provide financial support to assist with any relocation.

Role Overview

The role of Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for establishing project schedules for high complexity projects. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining project schedules of any complexity level, preparing 3-week look-aheads, developing sophisticated schedule performance reports and dashboards, driving extension of time claims, carrying out complex delay analyses, and providing assistance with project budgeting, change management, and cash flows.

Qualifications

In order to be successful, you'll have:

• A degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience in the required field (buildings, industrial, civil or infrastructure).
• Experience working on multiple projects from initiation to close out.
• Planning / Scheduling experience in a variety of delivery methods (EPC, Design-Build, CM, PPP).
• Direct exposure to the construction industry is essential and general Contractor experience.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite is a must.

Apply/get in touch to learn more and we'll be in contact.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering