At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning for a £100m mixed-use development from start to finish.
- Company: Award-winning Tier 1 Main Contractor with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and pension.
- Other info: Join a stable company with a strong pipeline and excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Tackle complex challenges and make a significant impact on major projects.
- Qualifications: 5-10+ years in planning roles and expert in ASTA PowerProject.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 £ per year.
An award-winning Tier 1 Main Contractor with an exceptional reputation across the East of England is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Planner for a key project in Suffolk. This is a site-based role leading the programming for a flagship c£100m mixed-use scheme in Suffolk. The project offers a unique and complex challenge, encompassing multiple build types including New Build, Refurbishment and Extension. This position is within a highly successful business that boasts a massive pipeline of work well into the future, offering stability and progression. The programme of work on this project is set to run for c 4 years.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take full site-based ownership of the planning, programming, and progress control for a major £100m mixed-use development from inception to handover.
- Manage the intricate scheduling required for a multi-faceted build, coordinating different construction methodologies across various build types.
- Work closely with the on-site operational and commercial teams to identify critical path risks, manage delays, and implement acceleration strategies where required.
- Utilise ASTA PowerProject at an expert level to maintain, update, and report on comprehensive cost- and resource-loaded programmes.
- Act as the key point of contact for planning matters on-site, regularly liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Demonstrable track record of delivery as a site-based planner on construction projects valued at £20m+.
- Previous experience working for a Top 100 Main Contractor is advantageous.
- 5-10+ years of experience in dedicated planning roles with a recognised UK main contractor.
- Advanced, proficient working knowledge of ASTA PowerProject (essential).
- Previous Roles: Senior Planner, Site Planner, Planning Manager, Project Planner, or Construction Planner.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent comparable qualification.
Contact Details:
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