Planner in Gloucester

We are seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join our Bristol Office, based at 33 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4UA, to produce programmes for Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities for each project from tender through to completion; also reviewing the progress of programmes on a regular cycle and management reporting as directed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the complete planning role from preconstruction through to project completion including internal and external progress reporting, 'as built' record keeping, BIM requirements and team programme knowledge development.
• Understanding and appreciation of the key tender documents at tender stage. These include: Employers Requirements / Specifications / Drawings / Phasing Plans / Overall Project Programme / General Strategy.
• Develop tender programme and phasing plans as appropriate to include subcontract package information, project specific details and input from construction management team.
• Support the preconstruction team with planning information as required to successfully deliver associated tenders.
• Work with design managers to produce a targeted and achievable design release schedule that meets construction programme requirements.
• Ensure that an accurate contract programme is in place and agreed with the construction, design, and commercial teams at project award.
• Regularly review and record construction progress with site teams and highlight areas of concern and assist with the introduction of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Produce straight line and jagged line programme updates each month to accurately record progress of both the contract and target programmes.
• Take regular progress photographs each month and upload to Viewpoint 4P for future reference.
• Attend project meetings as required.
• Collate appropriate information throughout the project life to inform future tender bids and construction processes, including lessons learned.
• Be able to read / understand drawings and specifications.
• Support the wellbeing of B&K staff, and wider project team members, at all times.
• Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team or contribute to individual development.

Skills

• Strong communication including writing reports and presenting.
• Understanding engineering principles.
• Time management and planning.
• Organisation.
• Methodological approach.
• High Attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of the key planning software including MS Project, Asta PowerProject and Primavera P6 and the ability to transfer files from one to another.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong Problem solving.
• Budget and financial management.
• Leadership.
• Work as part of a team and individually.
• Appreciation of 4D planning software and the requirements of a BIM project.

Company Background

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately‐owned, and family‐run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme – something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve.
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period).
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period).
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Training & Development Opportunities.

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.