Project Planner

Job Description

Project Planner – P6

Location: Cardiff

Type: Permanent

Sector: Construction – DC

An exciting opportunity to work with a Tier 1 GC to lead the planning management function, set the standard for planning and project controls, and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases.

To develop a consistent approach and produce regular reports to feedback on progress.

Responsibilities

1. Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path.
2. To lead in the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
3. Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead-in activities.
4. Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required, utilising the common data environment (CDE).
5. Provide all programme information as required to support the management team.
6. To develop a 4D graphical model, where required, or 2D phasing plans to represent the sequence of build, phasing, and logistics.
7. Use the construction programme to produce/assist in the production of project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics, and temporary works requirements.
8. To engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead-ins, construction periods, plant & labour requirements.
9. To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme, including float and time risk allowances.

Experience

1. Advanced construction project management software training - progress analysis & s-curve reporting. Managing costs & resources.
2. Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.
3. Managing People Training.
4. Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Qualifications

1. Relevant Degree or diploma.
2. Qualifications in construction management.
3. Certification for use of planning and programme software.
4. Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable.

Additional Information

Competitive Salary with yearly increase.

Company Car or Car Allowance.

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).

Employer pension.

Competitive mileage rate.

Travel expenses.

Flexible and remote working.

Enhanced parental leave.

Professional and Educational development.

For more information, please reach me on: steven.waters@prsjobs.com