NRL are looking for a Planner to join our Client's North East team, focussing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors.
If you are passionate about mechanical and electrical aspects of construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.
Broad Description
As a Planner, you'll be part of a team delivering an exceptional, distinctive and consistent Operational planning experience, which creates an environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.
Main responsibilities and key outcomes
We are seeking an experienced Operations Planner to support our clients project Operations in solving complex organisational challenges through advanced planning techniques and allow them to grow their unique culture as we grow the business. You’ll be an integral part of the Operations team, so you’ll need to understand every aspect of the operation and act as a leader in planning in operational projects.
You will advise Project Managers through an exciting time of growth, hence your ability to establish your functional credibility and to build strong working relationships acting as a trusted advisor will be key.
Key Responsibilities
To develop a professional and effective approach to operational Project planning with business and commercial awareness in order to maximise operational and commercial effectiveness of the clients Construction Projects
The Planner will contribute across all phases of the Project
Tender/ Feasibility and Award Validation phase
Build, maintain, review and monitor project programmes
Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements
Identify resourcing requirements with the Operations team
Create, review and maintain Project Programmes in line with their standards
Reconcile theirs and sub-contractor plant, labour & material requirements
Support Project manager(s) offering technical knowledge on how to develop and implement an effective Project plan
Design, Engineering and Procurement phase
Monitor and manage progress of Project team against programme
Review record keeping, administration, budgets and time
Work proactively with Project team manager and team to ensure projects are on track
Produce relevant reports for the Project Manager
Prepare presentations and data analysis working with Project Managers and subject matter experts as required
Proactive approach to liaison across the operation and with clients/suppliers
Point of contact for Planning issues develop effective relationships
Able to influence impact of planning through effective working relationships
Embrace latest methodology and challenge status quo
Guide the Project manager with resource loading
Develop own performance and effectiveness using feedback and in discussion with planning manager
Strengthen Planning capability across projects, develop best practice and collate lessons learnt
Knowledge
1. Working knowledge of Operational planning processes, practices and systems and the ability to drive their implementation
2. Ability to analyse and interpret operational plans and data in order to drive informed business decisions, and carry them out
3. Commercial awareness of operational projects challenges
4. The ability to build professional working relationships with internal and external staff
5. BIM interface manager
Skills
6. Must have experience in effective multitasking and project management skills
7. Must have strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills and be able to build relationships
8. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and business acumen, with the ability to challenge the status quo
9. Strong analysis, review and reporting skills
10. Proactive Problem solving
11. Effective relations with stakeholders proactively
12. Excellent attention to detail and personally well organised and Calm under pressure
13. Good negotiation and influencing skills
Behaviour & Attitude
14. Demonstrate a can do, entrepreneurial attitude and a focus on impact
15. Motivates others to excel delivers success through teams
16. Recognises and ensures positive resolution of conflict
17. Passionate about our sector, embodies the Imtech “IT WORKS” values of Identity, Trust, Working Hard, Open, Robust, Knowledge, Say It – Do It.
18. Keen to continue learning and developing their skillset, having a growth mindset
Educational Qualification Required (preferred):
19. Level 4 HNC Qualification in Construction or Building Services Engineering subjects
20. Good general education 5 x GCSE at C/5 inc. Maths and English
21. Degree BEng/BSc in Construction or related Building Services Engineering would be helpful
22. Competence in MS Project or Asta Powerproject
Previous Work Experience Required:
23. Ideally 2 years of Construction project operations experience in a fast paced organisation
24. Site experience in M or E or other relevant discipline desirable
25. Experience should include a focus on performance management and talent/team development, change management and leadership coaching, as a Business Partner.
If this is of interest, please by apply with an updated CV or alternatively, give Rochelle a call on 01914188132
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