Planner

Strabag Belgium NV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm is seeking an experienced Planning professional to shape the future of tunnelling construction. Candidates should have a relevant degree and expertise in Planning software along with a solid background in construction environments. Responsibilities include preparing schedules, attending project meetings, reviewing work requirements, and monitoring project progress. This role promotes a work environment focused on safety, health, and sustainability, contributing to the company's goals of climate neutrality by 2040.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering or appropriate professional qualification.
• Competence in appropriate Planning software.
• Experience within appropriate construction environments.
• Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques.
• A clear understanding and working knowledge of the commercial and contractual processes within the planning function.
• Ability to resource and cost load programmes and produce outputs to clearly demonstrate this information to others.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to project meetings.
• Undertake site visits to review site progress.
• Review the Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and highlight any deficiencies/omissions noted.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering, procurement and construction schedules.
• Contribute to assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis.
• Produce reports and programme narratives to the defined project reporting requirements.
• Prepare short‑term programmes in conjunction with the project team.
• Provide advice to the project team of when it is likely that there will be delays to the critical path.

Job description

If you are an experienced Planning professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then take a look at the exciting opportunity below.

What matters to us

• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering or appropriate professional qualification.
• Competence in appropriate Planning software.
• Experience within appropriate construction environments.
• Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques.
• A clear understanding and working knowledge of the commercial and contractual processes within the planning function.
• Ability to resource and cost load programmes and produce outputs to clearly demonstrate this information to others.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Your contribution to our company

• Attend and contribute to project meetings.
• Undertake site visits to review site progress.
• Review the Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and associated information and highlight any deficiencies/omissions noted.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering, procurement and construction schedules.
• Contribute to assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Progress monitoring and regular updating of the construction programme, including forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures.
• Produce reports and programme narratives to the defined project reporting requirements.
• Develop resource histograms as required.
• Prepare short‑term programmes in conjunction with the project team.
• Include cost data into the programme and produce cash flow forecasts.
• Provide advice to the project team of when it is likely that there will be delays to the critical path and the potential impact.
• Produce phasing diagrams, narratives or presentations to demonstrate strategy and sequence as required.
• Coordinate designers and other supplier’s works and integrate into the project programme.
• In conjunction with Commercial and Project teams develop the programme for change events.
• Monitor productivity to determine trends and to assist in forecasting.
• Interface with other functional teams including the BIM team, design team, estimation and construction execution.
• Provide productivity as‑built data accumulated from the works to allow feedback.
• Encourage sharing of information and best practice and communication between Business Units.
• Report data and progress to the Planning Manager.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

After a successful application we follow these steps:

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents.

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview.

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position.

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry.