Construction Planner

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Old War Office restoration and the Greenwich Peninsula. We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!

Recently we have been successful in securing a number of major projects across London including grade listed, high-end residential and commercial mixed-use projects ranging from £100-250 Million in project values. As a result of the recent success we are looking for Planners to help provide logic linked programmes that map out in detail the full construction process and to develop and present efficient and logical build sequences and resource assessments in London.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop construction programmes for multiple projects in liaison with Project/Construction Managers.
• Produce a fully logically linked programme from procurement inclusive of design, approvals, lead in periods, construction activities both Build and MEP; including short term programmes, look ahead programmes, trade or sub-contractor programmes, recovery programmes and design programmes.
• Assist in production of the progress trackers, liaising with the project’s construction managers. Produce/input into the internal planners’ reporting pack for the monthly commercial meeting which includes rescheduling, drop line and progressed items with percentage of completion.
• Attend Client meetings along with the site team and demonstrate presentation skills (including visual presentation) to inform the Client’s team of methodology and logistics.
• Run, interrogate and mitigate/correct the programme health check software to validate programme robustness, logical links, negative float and other programme specifics deemed necessary.

We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable years post education in relevant Planning Construction Environment.
• Competent in ASTA Power Project working with calendars and critical path analysis.
• Experience of producing written technical documentation. Knowledge of NHBC Standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to produce trackers, reports, sequences and presentations.
• Knowledge of Various forms of Construction Contracts.
• Knowledge of ASTA BIM.

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level):

• Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme.
• Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered) – Dependent on role level.
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire.
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary).
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500.
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms.

Further Information About the Role:

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

For a full role profile, please contact us directly at pvirdee@ardmoregroup.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities: Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

Reasonable adjustments: We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using recruitment@ardmoregroup.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application.

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