Senior PlannerGalldris GroupLocation: Birmingham with visits to siteAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner to join our team in our Birmingham office with visits to sites. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background.The Senior Planner will manage the Planning and Programming function in selected key bids in Tender, Preconstruction and concluding in Construction, liaising internally with the Galldris team, and externally with the Client, Consultants, and other Key Stakeholders to ultimately produce and manage well-considered, professional and accurate plans and programmes.Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:Proactively lead the planning function on selected projects producing well-considered, professional and achievable methodologies and programmes for both Pre-Construction and Construction activitiesDetermine optimum construction methods and techniquesIdentifying temporary works and method related plantIdentifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirementsIdentifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme collaboratively with the team and supply chainEstablish the critical path of the programme. Review and analyse the critical path with the wider team as necessaryApplying resource and resource levelling techniques as necessaryPresent the project programme and sequence in detail or high level as appropriateUnderstand and implement the requirements of the building contract(s) about submitting initial and updated programmesProvide periodic programme updates with appropriate supporting information to assist the delivery team in reportingLiaise with Third Parties critical to the planning process (including but not limited to Statutory Authorities, Utility Providers, Planning Authorities other Design Consultants) and ensure their requirements and contributions are understood and communicated in the programmeExperience/Knowledge:Operational experience (i.e. site engineer/site agent) together with previous significant experience in planning services in small to medium-sized projects within the construction and engineering industryProficiency in the use of planning techniques and the JCT and NEC forms of ContractAn understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirementsSkills:Programming Software Proficient in the use of P6 and Asta PowerprojectExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenMeticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learnSelf-motivated and enthusiasticExcellent organisational and planning skillsQualifications:Relevant experience in the construction industryRecognised Construction or technical discipline qualificationsInterested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
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Senior Planner