Planner (Civil & Structural)

Job Title: Planner Location: Blyth/North East Job Purpose ISG have recently secured a £500m new build Battery Gigaplant project in Blyth. We are looking for a Planner to provide a timely, effective and professional planning services for proposals and project delivery within the fit-out division. To continue to promote the purpose of good planning to internal and external customers and contribute to the effective running of the department. Provide programme input or feasibility studies to clients on a consultancy basis. To act as a mentor to junior members of the department. Key Responsibilities Integration into project teams Liaise with clients and external planning consultants Provide planning services to projects and proposals Lead programme meetings whether internally or presenting to Clients Set up end to end programmes from appointment to commissioning and close out. Set up and manage auditable trails of programmes Collate & validate project progress and report to the Divisional Director Contribute to the efficient way the department is run by feeding lessons learnt and innovation back into the department. Understand what makes each project tick and establish programmes around key milestones Critical Path analysis Identify and manage project risk Ability to contribute to problem solving React to client change with “big picture” thinking Ability to produce detailed programmes and options quickly as required by clients Develop relationships with clients and have the ability to advise on “last possible moment” decision milestones Train non planners in planning principles, techniques and software. Experience & Skills Planner responsible for the infrastructure and civils elements of the project. Must be confident with groundworks, vibro piling, cfa piling and driven piles, foundations, hard and soft landscaping, external primary and secondary services Planner to control the Design and Procurement activities and project change HNC/ BTEC Construction Management (desirable) Degree in Construction Management (desirable) Excellent fit out construction knowledge in terms of architectural construction detail and the installation and commissioning sequences of M&E services Experience Excellent fit out construction knowledge in terms of architectural construction detail and the installation and commissioning sequences of M&E services Able to demonstrate these through sound programming and sequencing on a range of projects & proposals through various planning techniques and software. Proven understanding of the full project cycle and any relative constraints. Understanding of M&E infrastructure. Proven understanding of different forms of procurement Software operations relevant to job role [Asta Powerproject, MS Project] Experience of being involved in the planning & proposals process within the fit-out industry. Presentation skills Planning experience in a range of business sectors including trading, retail, leisure, corporate and media. Proven understanding of planning & rescheduling techniques Ability to prepare and deliver programming and planning in accordance with the guidelines set down by the Society of Construction Law, Delay and Disruption Protocol. Person Specification Ability to react quickly to project pace and change, be able to make valid assumptions, challenge design, be able to work alone from information and have confidence and the ability to back up the programmes Ability to manage own workload Strategic and “big picture” thinker How to apply If you'd like to be part of #TeamISG – to dream smart, speak frankly, always care and never stop learning – the next step is to make your application by following the link below. Build something special