Project Planner

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Project Planner

Offer ID: 69421

Job: Project Managers / Other

Contract type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Project Planner to support major renewable EPC projects across the UK. We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms and BESS projects for our clients, supplying renewable energy from solar power plants that enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

Alongside our solar farm projects, we are involved in delivering a wide range of energy solutions to secure a more sustainable future.

Please note that when working away from home, you will be provided with hotel accommodation and additional expenses. The postholder will also have access to a company vehicle.

Key activities

• Produce programmes, phasing and logistics plans, methodologies, and delivery strategies at tender stage and during construction
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and / or Primavera Software.
• Produce the project preliminaries book at tender stage and monitor it during construction with the project team
• Assist in the production and submission of tenders for various clients under the direction of the Construction Director
• Undertake plant, delivery and resourcing analysis
• Produce commissioning programmes / O&M programmes
• Proactively engage with internal and external designers, the supply chain and project teams to agree and manage delivery plans
• Actively keep pace with industry innovations to bring about added value to bids and delivery
• Develop a database of construction outputs for use by the company
• Support the project team in delivering the plan
• Use a variety of presentation techniques, mediums and forums to communicate the delivery plan
• Arrange and lead meetings to present, discuss, monitor and review the plan

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience in civil infrastructure or building services projects
• A minimum of HNC/HND in relevant discipline
• Experience in using Primavera
• Familiarity with planning activity within construction projects, especially relating to NEC3 (and upcoming NEC4) suite of contracts
• First-class communication skills – both written and verbal – able to relate to both colleagues and clients
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project) and database experience

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days leave
• Private health care
• 5% Pension
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.