Project Planner

Are you a former civil engineer who got into planning and are now looking for a new change in your career?I am working with a national civil engineering contractor who is looking to add a Project Planner to their infrastructure scheme in Hampshire. The role involves effective portfolio planning and programming of a civils project using P6 (Primavera 6). As the project Planner, you will report to the Planning Manager, as well as sit in meetings with the board of the project, ensuring that all planning procedures are implemented under programme strategy and client governance. What will make candidates stand out is their ability to liaise with the site team and understand TQs and realistic delays to projects which in effect will keep the programme as accurate as possible.Responsibilities:Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delaysEnsuring the review of progress, forward planning, and lookahead programmes are carried outIdentifying risksDevelop and maintain detailed project plans using P6, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and timelinesEnsure effective communication and collaboration between project teams, stakeholders, and external partners to assist with project planning and executionProvide expert planning support and guidance on NEC contract requirementsAttend site visits and stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.What's in it for you?An opportunity to work for a forward-thinking contractor with an excellent employee retention ratePlenty of interesting and challenging projects to work on in the futureA competitive salary and packageA chance to grow with the business as they actively win more workThe ideal candidate will have:A degree or certificate in Civil Engineering or Construction ManagementA UK driving licenseKnowledge of NEC form of contractsExperience of Primavera P6Expert knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programmesExperience in Earned Value Management is desirable but not essentialExperience working on civil engineering projectsIf you feel this opportunity is well suited to you, please submit a copy of your CV asap.