About The Role
Job Title: Planner
Division: Building
Location: Manchester Office with Travel across the M62 Corridor
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme
Job Summary
Join our team as an experienced Planner in the North! This exciting opportunity is perfect for a candidate with considerable industry experience, proficiency in Asta Power Project, and a proven ability to manage planning processes from tender to contract closeout. Strong communication and people management skills are crucial as we strive to maintain our high standards and drive project success. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver seeking to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity further.
Job Description
GRAHAM is a large, independently owned Tier 1 Building contractor, working with clients across all sectors to build exciting, innovative, and functional buildings throughout the UK. The successful candidate will be an experienced Planner based both on-site initially in Manchester and Leeds, and at our Manchester offices. This role offers hybrid working, with a split between site, office, and home working.
Our culture is one of exceeding expectations. We never settle for second best and strive to surprise our customers with our understanding of their marketplace and our ability to overcome barriers to deliver quality and innovative outcomes. This culture attracts the right talent, and our team is friendly, sociable, and flexible. Best of all, we all feel valued as employees.
Requirements
1. Proficiency in Asta Power Project is essential
2. Capability to manage the planning process from tender to contract closeout, including contract and target programmes
3. Ability to communicate the planning strategy to the wider team, project teams, and senior management
4. Accountable for providing expertise and systems for planning, scheduling, and project controls across various tenders and live projects in the North
5. Ensure all tenders and projects are planned to a standard that meets industry and company good practices, reducing risk/exposure to project margins from time-related issues
6. Manage planning, programming, and progress control as an integral member of the management team
7. Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding all matters related to planning and programming
8. Ensure the production of fully integrated programmes that include design, procurement, consents, construction, and commissioning
9. Prepare and present reports on programme and progress, and attend and contribute to site meetings and other associated meetings
10. People management is key for this role
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
1. Project Scheduling: Proficiency in using project management software Asta Power Project
2. Critical Path Analysis: Understanding of critical path methodology
3. Resource Management: Skill in assessing resources to optimize project efficiency
4. Risk Management: Competence in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
5. Construction Methods: Familiarity with various construction methods and best practices
6. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills
7. Construction Software: Familiarity with construction management software
8. Contract Management: Appreciation of contract terms and conditions
9. Site Inspection: Capability to conduct site visits and inspections
10. Team Ethos: Working as part of a team to achieve project goals
11. Stakeholder Relations: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
12. Continuous Improvement: Commitment to process improvement
13. Construction Knowledge: Background in construction or a related field
14. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of construction site safety protocols
Our Commitment
We are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities, treating everyone solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey.
We can only consider applications from individuals eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility before applying. Individuals with a current time-restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team first.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by third-party clients. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications. Failure to comply with such requests or evidence of falsification of information will lead to removal from the recruitment process or potential termination of employment.
Sarah Berry
Resourcer – Construction
GRAHAM
E: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk
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