Senior Planner

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Job Summary

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing project programmes to ensure timely project delivery. This role involves close collaboration with project managers, Subcontractors, and other stakeholders to integrate programmes, identify risks, and provide strategic planning support. The Senior Planner will leverage advanced planning techniques and software to enhance project timelines and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Development and Maintenance.
• Develop detailed project programmes, including all phases from initiation to completion.
• Maintain and update project programme based on actual progress and changes in project scope.
• Capture and record as-planned versus as-built information, demonstrate the impact of delay events, and add any new or modified tasks and sequences.

Who are RW Armstrong:

You will be joining a highly experienced and close-knit team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments. No two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. Your role will be onsite, as required by the project team. With our company expanding, there is plenty of scope for career growth.

How we reward you

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment fostering growth and learning.
• Recognition for achievements and contributions.
• Inclusive company culture promoting collaboration and teamwork.

Critical Path Analysis

Identify the critical path and key project milestones. Conduct regular critical path analyses to anticipate potential delays and propose mitigation strategies.

Resource Management

Coordinate with project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation. Monitor resource usage and adjust programme to prevent resource conflicts and over-allocation.

Risk Management

Identify potential programming risks and develop contingency plans. Implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Reporting and Documentation

Generate regular programme performance reports, programme variance, and progress updates. Maintain comprehensive programme documentation and records.

Stakeholder Communication

Communicate programme updates and changes to all relevant stakeholders. Facilitate programme review meetings and provide clear, actionable direction.

Programme Optimisation

Continuously evaluate and improve programming processes and practices. Implement programme optimisation techniques, such as acceleration and resource levelling when necessary.

Software Proficiency

Apply advanced programming software (Elecosoft Power Project) to develop and manage project programmes. Stay updated with the latest programming tools and technologies.

Training and Guidance

Provide training and guidance to construction managers on programming best practices. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in project programming and time management.

Compliance and Standards

Ensure that all programmes comply with industry standards, company policies, and contractual requirements. Conduct regular audits to verify programme integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in Construction Management, Project Management Qualifications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project programming, with at least 3-5 years in a senior scheduling role.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in programme software predominantly Elecosoft Power Project, and other relevant tools.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path method (CPM), and resource levelling techniques.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Effective communication and people skills.
• Attributes: Meticulous, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept speculative/unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. We will only engage with agencies where we have a formal, written agreement. If unsolicited CVs or proposals are submitted through any means other than our designated recruitment portal, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly

This role requires having a Right to Work in the UK, RW Armstrong is unable to provide UK Visa Sponsorship.