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Are you passionate about bringing structure, strategy, and precision to complex projects? We’re seeking a skilled Construction
Project Planner to join our team at HMS, supporting construction projects across Liverpool, St Helens, and Warrington.
In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our project success—developing detailed programmes of work, monitoring progress, and
optimising resources to ensure every stage, from tender to completion, runs smoothly. You’ll work closely with project teams and
client representatives, sequencing activities effectively and proactively mitigating risks to keep projects on track, on time, and
within budget.
Your expertise will drive efficient project planning and delivery while ensuring compliance with HMS Project Planning Procedures.
If you’re organised, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
* Develop detailed project programmes using project management software packages (e.g., Microsoft Project).
* In conjunction with the project team, develop the methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the
project.
* Develop and maintain all versions of design, contract and working project programmes utilised and work closely with project
teams to ensure that all activities are aligned with the project objectives and timeframes.
* Define project critical paths, milestones, timelines, and deliverables based on contract requirements.
* Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and develop contingency plans to mitigate any risks.
* Undertake site visits to develop construction sequencing methodologies to inform programme development and to aid with
logistics planning.
* Recording and showing impact to critical paths by detailing slippage to enhance submissions for delay entitlement claims.
* To develop tender programmes to support qualitative tender submissions along with any other support required at bid stage for
aspirational projects.
* Maintain properly documented programme logs and assist the HMS document control protocols.
* Attend project reviews and design team meetings for projects throughout the lifecycle of a project.
* To prepare and present progress reports of project progress against programmes.
* Attend prestart meetings with clients and sub-contractors where necessary.
* Assist in the creation of exit strategies prior to client handover.
* To ensure a positive profile for HMS through effective business relationships with partners and stakeholders.
* Assist the Project Management Team to identify and develop new initiatives and take advantage of business opportunities
available to the company.
* To carry out such other duties and responsibilities as are consistent with the concept of the role.
Skills & Experience:
* HNC/HND in Construction or NVQ 4 in Construction discipline or working towards one.
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Able to demonstrate considerable knowledge of Construction methodologies and sequencing.
* Experience of project planning and sequencing including proficient use of recognised planning software (e.g., Microsoft
Project).
* Strong understanding of construction process, resources, and timelines.
* Experience of compiling delays programmes and have a good working knowledge of delay analysis techniques to support potential
contractual claims.
* Working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract families.
* Experience of project management and project co-ordination.
* Site health & safety awareness.
* Experience of implementing new initiatives.
Interview Process:
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of a competency-based interview. Please note that applications will be
shortlisted in the New Year, and all candidates will receive feedback on the outcome of their application during the week
commencing 6th January 2025.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* DBS check (if required for role)
Pleasenote, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive asufficient number of applications.