Senior Planner - Site Integration - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar

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About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Planner to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar-in-Cleveland on Teesside.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Planner you will have the following responsibilities;

• Leading the M&E Planning function with key interface to the other business units/
  planners.
• Leading, mentoring, and coaching the M&E team on schedule prioritisation and scope availability.
• Develop, control, monitor, analyse and report on schedule related aspects for the
  designated project.
• Establish and monitor resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plan(s) for the project in accordance with project and corporate processes.
• Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget.
• Maintain and control project baselines in line with client's procedures and guidance.
  Ensure the reasons for, and the factors influencing each change to the project's baseline plan and the implications of such change are understood and communicated with the wider project team.
• Assist the lead planner with EVM (Earned Value Management) evaluation and practice within the project schedules.
• Challenging schedule and cost variances against the baseline plan and wider portfolio.
• Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an aligned portfolio by means of the Project Plan(s).
• Discuss and review plans with management and other stakeholders to identify priorities for construction and communicate the strategy.

Who we're looking for

• Experience across the project lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction,
  Installation/Commissioning processes)
• Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge and experience
• Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans
• High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
• Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools that exist in the Project Controls market.

• Experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis
• Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to interact confidently with a project team

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com .