Junior Planner (Belfast Healthcare Project)

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
An award-winning Top Tier MEP Contractor, experiencing continuous growth and an enviable client base throughout the UK&I, is seeking a Junior Planner for a multi-million pound major healthcare project in Belfast.

Your new role
The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing and coordinating project programmes, collaborating with the Senior Planner to ensure timely delivery and efficient resource allocation. This position involves close cooperation with both office-based and site-based staff, contractors, and suppliers to maintain consistency and alignment throughout all phases of MEP projects.

• Develop, maintain, and review project programmes at both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Generate progress reports and update project schedules and forecasts using software like Microsoft Project or Asta.
• Utilise project management tools to effectively plan and manage project timeframes.
• Collaborate with Estimators to determine the resources needed for projects.
• Create contingency plans to address potential changes in project timelines.
• Meet with contractors and suppliers to discuss and review programme-related issues.
• Coordinate between office and site teams to ensure consistency in programmes and sequencing.
• Develop procurement and design programmes that align with agreed construction timelines.
• Conduct critical reviews of programmes for Extension of Time (EOT) requests, identifying delays, hold-ups, and additional work.
• Maintain a basic understanding of EOT/Compensation Events requirements to ensure accurate programme adjustments.

What you'll need to succeed

• 1+ years experience working as a Planner with good knowledge of UK Building Regulations
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in using planning software such as Asta and Microsoft Project.
• Analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Persistence, determination, and a results-driven mindset.
• Possession of a valid UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

This is a superb opportunity to join one of the most prominent Northern Irish M&E Contractors and be involved in a major Belfast project for a minimum of 6 years. You will be part of an award-winning company known for its continuous growth and enviable client base throughout the UK&I. This contractor is dedicated to your career progression, helping you maximise your potential, as proven by their extremely high staff retention.

In return, the company offers a highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience, private healthcare, flexible working pattern helping you achieve a positive work-life balance and fantastic training both in-house and outsourced.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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