Civils Planner / Planning Co-Ordinator

Civils Planner / Planning Co-Ordinator

Location:           Scotland

City Town:         Bellshill

About The Role

Smart City Recruiters Ltd’s client is focused on the design, build and maintenance of Scottish POWER infrastructure for key clients in the fixed Energy market. Working collaboratively with clients, our client brings commitment, innovation, teamwork, and accountability to deliver long- term partnerships. They are part of the Energy Division of a Group of companies.

Smart City Recruiters Ltd are looking for a Civils Scheduler to be part of our client project team, based out of their Bellshill office.

What will you be doing?

They have an opportunity for a Civils Planner to join their planning team who cover projects across Scotland . You will be working alongside the Head of Planning, Senior Planners, Site Team & Contracts Managers to develop a detailed delivery. Primarily focusing on our civils works on the SPEN contract for client as well as large scale works. You will work to achieve deadlines and schedule gangs work. Liaise with the planning lead to make sure all planned work is on track  that has been set out by the project manager which enables us to stay on track with the project as a whole.

The ideal candidate would have worked on Utility contracts previously. Have great attention to detail with excellent clerical skills to track updates on all jobs. Strong verbal communication skills to participate in calls with the client when required. And possess prior experience in scheduling roles.

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Responsible for generating a programme of work within a Civil Engineering Contract.
• To maintain the plan to a level to optimise programme performance & maximise outputs
• Timelines and deadlines for projects are being tracked.
• Must have Microsoft and Excel skills
• Comfortable working logically with numbers.
• Liaise with the planning lead as required to develop / optimise the whole team capability
• Maintaining an up to date and clear project tracker

What competencies are we looking for?

• Experience of working in the Power / utilities industry would be advantageous.
• Experience of following processes and procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages.
• A strong background in scheduling and planning.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• The ability to problem solves.
• Confidence to deal with customers over the phone (including conference calls).
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

For more information, please forward your up to date CV.