About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner to join our UKCS Construction teams, working on various high profile infrastructure projects in Scotland.
In this role successful candidates will get the opportunity to play a key role in the planning and construction of the A9 Tomatin to Moy dual carriageway development framework, including associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities.
This role will be based between our head office in Motherwell with regular trips to site in Inverness, for which a company car and subsistence package is provided to accommodate.
What you'll be doing
Responsible at tender stage to the Planning Lead or Bid Manager for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle, which includes:
* Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning standards, procedures and guidance.
* Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements.
* Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agree working hours with appropriate Estimator.
* Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning.
* Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports.
* Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements.
* Developing overall programmes, issuing to all parties for review and implementing recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable.
* Reconciling company and subcontract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate applying resource levelling techniques as necessary.
* Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues.
In addition to the above, at contract stage the Planner is accountable to the Planning/Project Lead for:
* Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the planning standards.
* The overall planning strategy and the timing & sequence of the Contract Programme activities.
* The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team.
* Ensuring that all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken.
* Provide support, as required to the BIM Co-ordinators to meet the project requirements or tender submission deliverables.
* Set up appropriate lean visual programme to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve productivity, performance and safety of projects.
Who we're looking for
Operational experience (i.e. site engineer/site agent) together with previous significant experience of planning services in small to medium sized projects within the construction and engineering industry.
Proficiency in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets.
An understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications.
An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.
An understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning programming.
A good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
Relevant CSCS Card.
Why work for us
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.
Here are some of our key benefits:
* Competitive base salary relevant to your role.
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times.
* Life cover.
* 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays).
* Company car / car allowance.
* Private healthcare.
* Access to company share incentive scheme.
* 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time.
* Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference.
About us
In UK Construction Services business, our aim is to be the partner of choice; the go-to in our sector, trusted to deliver for our customers. We work across a huge and exciting range of sectors, including aviation, building, civils, defence and energy.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Job Reference: BBUK09151
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