Location
Chesterfield (with flexibility across project sites)
Contract Type
Permanent
Role Overview
Senior Project Planner to support delivery of a Grid/GGP substation upgrade scheme in Chesterfield, within the Power & Energy sector.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all programmes comply with project requirements and develop a logical sequence of events for an economical construction strategy.
- Carry out pre‑contract planning and work winning processes to produce bid programmes and time‑related information as part of a tender bid team.
- Analyse performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.
- Contribute to risks, opportunities and commercial implications of a tender bid.
- Present time‑related material using a variety of techniques and methods, providing effective communication and high‑quality submission and presentation material.
- Develop and produce processes and systems to manage contracts for more complex projects.
- Conduct forensic analysis of programme data and interface with client teams to build effective relationships.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of different contract types to ensure control measures align with contract risk and optimise commercial opportunities.
- Develop and introduce advanced project management techniques to the business and establish them for use on complex projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
- Experience with 4D planning and modelling, preferably using Asta and P6 to a high standard.
- Ability to analyse, collate and utilise data for reporting and forecasting.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and determine the required level of accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills to spot trends and issues in production data.
- Solid on‑site engineering delivery experience with hands‑on involvement in live projects.
- Experience in structural engineering and related construction phases.
- Proven experience in developing programmes from first principles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with construction methodologies.
Leadership Skills
- Lead the planning function on a project.
- Manage resources: recruitment, development, coaching and mentoring.
- Develop business advancement and improvement agendas.
- Maintain programme and related materials.
- Ensure quality and accuracy of work of the highest calibre.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all.
For applicants who meet the essential criteria, we offer an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in or if you require adjustments for the interview process.
Contact: resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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