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About The Role
Shape the future of planning with a construction leader that’s investing in the people and tools that’ll make it happen. We’re building big. And redefining what planning is. So no matter how large our £multi-million projects are, we’ll never lose sight of your talents. As a Planner, you’ll enjoy the scope to explore professional passions and exposure across landmark projects. The potential here is unrivalled. Help us shape what comes next.
Join our Regional Civils division as a Planner in the North West, based out of our Warrington office, you will be working across multiple projects covering roads and infrastructure, highways and coastal initiatives.
What you'll be doing
Progressing your career as a Planner with our growing business, you’ll be:
- Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.
- Tender: Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence and methodology ensuring that the most efficient design, procurement & construction strategy is adopted for the delivery of the works.
- Produce and document planning deliverables, including programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Also, generate the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with tender requirements.
- Contract: At the contract stage, the Planner is responsible for producing, managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme in accordance with planning procedures under the guidance of the Planning/Project Lead.
- Displaying and evaluating the project critical path and advise the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action.
- Producing and maintaining project baselines and execute the change control process as appropriate.
- Resource Management: Skilled in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.
- Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
- Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.
Who we're looking for
To become an important part of our planning team, you’ll need the following:
Skills
- Analytical and problem solving
- Good understanding and management of data and processes
- Excellent communication skills
- Time Management
- Negotiation
Knowledge
- Competent in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction, including construction methodology, various phases, processes, and requirements, to facilitate effective project planning.
- Knowledge in project scheduling, including the ability to create, manage, and optimize project schedules using industry-standard tools.
- Understanding of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
- Understanding of project management methodologies.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and managing projects from initiation to completion using planning software like P6/Asta.
- Previous experience in managing relationships with project stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in construction or other sectors with transferable skills that align with the demands of the construction field.
Why work for us
If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Planner. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.
About Us
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.
To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information about Disability Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
