Planner

  • Construction Jobs
  • Blyth
  • Jan 21, 2022
Permanent Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Planner Location: Blyth Reports to: Lead Planner Job Purpose ISG Engineering Services' Project Controls and Planning mission is to provide integrated and fact-based project status and forecast information to facilitate transparent project and management decision making. The ideal candidate will have excellent fit out construction knowledge in terms of architectural construction detail and the installation and commissioning sequences of M&E services. They will be able to demonstrate the knowledge through sound programming and sequencing on a range of projects and proposals through various planning techniques and software. Key Responsibilities: Provide planning services to projects and proposals Liaise with the commercial function for cost, change and risk analysis pre-contract and on projects. Facilitate the project team's setup of the proper project controls structures, systems and tools Development of pre-contract and project schedules. Ensuring quality & consistency of work being performed or produced. Ensure adherence to company practices, processes and policies. Ensure integration of all stakeholder schedule, progress, reporting and forecasting methods Develop and manage the assigned Project Controls team to be efficient and effective. Assist in developing plans to mitigate the risk and manage optimizations Assist in developing claims/change management. Ensure timely preparation of regular project and corporate reports Ensure project planning data is integrated with other project systems. Be prepared to work on the projects located abroad should the project require. Liaise with clients and external planning consultants Experience & Skills: BSc degree or high in relevant subject Background in the UK building industry or equivalent Communicate difficult problems in a simple manner. Proven knowledge of construction and commissioning processes Ability to facilitate small and large teams to alignment for results. Hands on experience with project setup to control projects. Set up end to end programmes from appointment to commissioning and close out Proficiency in Schedule tools & software. Proactive attitude to project performance trending, physical progress measurement, reporting and forecasting. Experience with earned value analysis and performance measurement. Clear understanding of critical path analysis and subsequent mitigation analysis. Management, control and administration of project change. Experience with project risk management. Knowledge of BIM; BIM360 and Power BI experience is beneficial. Ability to collaboration with project cost control department. Pragmatic attitude. Set up and manage auditable trails of programmes Contribute to the efficient way the department is run by feeding lessons learnt and innovation back into the department 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 Ability to advise clients on “last possible moment” decision milestones Develop relationships with internal teams, consultants, clients and suppliers Train non planners in planning principles, techniques and software Person Specification: A genuine interest in training and helping others and help communicate the project controls mission. Help the company develop better planning and project management techniques through integration of systems is a plus. 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