Project Planner in Acton

Job Description

At Sweet Project Construction Limited, (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.

At Sweet Project Construction Limited, (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.

We are a general contracting business, drawing on over forty years of specialised industry experience to provide excellent service, sustain long-term partnerships and achieve the highest quality outcome for key clients, whilst maintaining financial commitments.

This role is to be initially based on our Alliance Park project in Acton. Sweet Projects are carrying out the following works situated in the city of London, the 1.95-hectare site previously contained Renault and Nissan showrooms, vehicle forecourts and maintenance areas, as well as internal waste oil storage facilities. For the first phase of the project, all buildings and structures, including the retaining wall, were demolished.

To prepare for the construction of two new hyperscale data centres, along with an office building and substation, major utility diversions and disconnections were necessary. Ground remediation and site re‑levelling.

The Project Planner provides planning and scheduling support across tender, contract and post-contract stages.

The role is responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules, supporting project teams with accurate programme information, identifying schedule risks and helping ensure projects are planned, monitored and delivered in line with programme requirements.

Job Requirements

• Relevant experience in construction planning or project controls
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules across tender, design, construction or close-out stages
• Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project or ASTA
• Good understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and project delivery processes (NEC3/4 and FIDIC)
• Experience supporting project teams with programme analysis, reporting and schedule risk identification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document collaboration platforms such as SharePoint

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in construction management, project controls, engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant planning or project controls training desirable
• Evidence of continuous professional development aligned to planning, scheduling and construction delivery

Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain baseline and live project schedules in line with company standards
• Support programme development across tender, design, construction, commissioning and close-out stages
• Maintain accurate schedule data to support effective project monitoring and control

Programme Analysis & Reporting

• Produce schedule reports, look-ahead programmes and progress updates for project teams
• Analyse programme information, including float, critical path, delays and potential impacts
• Support project teams with “what-if” analysis and schedule scenarios where required

Risk, Change & Controls

• Identify programme risks, gaps and schedule issues, escalating these to the Project Manager or Project Engineer
• Support schedule change control, baselining and data integrity management
• Assist with programme records and information required for delay, claim or extension of time matters

Project Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Engineers and delivery teams to develop and maintain robust project schedules
• Support planning discussions with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Provide planning input into project coordination and short-term delivery planning

Tender & Pre-Construction Support

• Support the pre-construction team in developing tender programmes, sequencing plans and logistics information
• Assist with scaffold schedules, temporary services schedules and temporary accommodation planning where required
• Provide programme input to tender and pre-qualification submissions

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reports and schedule quality
• Support the roll‑out of best practice planning and scheduling approaches
• Share knowledge and learning with project teams and the wider planning function

Success Measures

• Accuracy and quality of project schedules
• Timely production of programme reports and updates
• Effective identification and escalation of programme risks
• Quality of planning support provided to project and pre‑construction teams
• Compliance with planning standards, baselining and change control requirements

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Sweet Projects is conducted.

Job Benefits

• Car Allowance (for eligible roles).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday day off.

Salary

75000 - 80000 GBP (yearly)