Senior Planner

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Job Description

Planner / Senior Planner - Infrastructure - Solihull

Location - Solihull, West Midlands

Purpose of the Role:

We have an opening for a Planner or Senior Planner (depending on experience) based in the West Midlands to work within our pre-construction team to build and develop programmes to support the bidding process.

This is a great potential opportunity for a site-based Senior Engineer/Sub-Agent/Agent to move into an office-based planning role or for a more experienced Planner who is looking to progress.

You will be aligned to our Solihull office, but flexible / hybrid working is available for this position. Full training will also be provided.

What will you be doing:

• Contribute to creating a safe working environment.
• Producing Cl.31 Programmes from scratch for both Tender and ECI Contracts
• May be required to also update and maintain Cl32 Programmes, ensuring realistic schedules that reflect risks and opportunities.
• Review and develop construction sequences, considering project-wide constraints and overall duration.
• Facilitate construction readiness planning.
• Arrange and lead client and supply chain collaborative planning sessions.
• Prepare Time Location charts using Tilos and cost-load schedules when required.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis from cost-loaded schedules as needed.
• Update and analyse schedules, including the impact of Compensation events, and liaise with subcontractors on programme submissions.

About you:

We are looking for passion and a commitment for delivering excellence. Experience and knowledge of major civils / highways projects and public realm work either in a planning role or an on-site operational position is preferred.

As a Senior Planner, you'll need experience of working in the contracting environment with the ability to build programmes from scratch in an independent manner but working within a team and report using P6. As a planner we expect the candidate to be a team player and self-sufficient when required.

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant business experience or transferable skills from other areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based planning software (Primavera P6 mandatory, ideally MSP and Asta PowerProject).
• Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level qualification, with a preference for a Degree.
• Willingness to pursue relevant professional qualifications and expand knowledge.
• Ideally experienced in civil engineering projects, construction methodologies, and working with a main contractor.

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid - jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview."

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