Planner - Tier One Main Contractor - Power

DQ Construction are currently recruiting a Planner for a tier one main contractor. The desired candidate will prepare analytical programmes for a given project to be used within the tender submission. Following the submission of the tender to attend meetings and record all changes to the tender programme. To assist the Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager in the preparation of the overall bid as necessary. Key Duties: • Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. • Attend project start-up meetings. • Attend site visits. • Prepare and maintain detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float. • In conjunction with Senior Estimator establish the plan and document scope, develop project schedules and or preliminary cost estimates. • Maintain liaison with Estimating Manager regarding project planning by conducting analyses and preparing reports. • Make presentations to Estimating Manager, Senior Management& Clients as required. • Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting. • Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements. • Ensure the maintenance of all essential documentation. • Competent use of industry software in particular Primavera P6. • Prepares project budgets and cost estimates, schedules and coordinates resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget with aid of Senior Estimator. • Participates in the development of timetables and schedules for projects. • Coordinates the review of estimated design costs including equipment, installation, labour, materials, preparations, and other related costs. • Coordinates projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule and government regulations and health and safety requirements are maintained. Qualifications and Experience: • HNC (Construction related). • CSCS Card –Gold • Full Clean Driving Licence • Extensive experience of civil engineering contracting • Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. • A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function. • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project