Planner (Civils)

Your new company

One of Northern Ireland\'s largest and most established Building & Civil Engineering companies is currently recruiting a Planner to work within their Civil Division.

Your new employer is recognised as a stalwart of the Civil & Construction industry in Northern Ireland and has been operating for over 50 years with a spectacular portfolio of work throughout the UK & Northern Ireland.

As a Planner, you will not only benefit from a highly attractive package, but you will also avail of unparalleled training, progression, and development opportunities within the company.

You will be working on a £200 + million project and will be required to travel to the site 2 nights per week within the UK.

Your new role

This is an exciting new role for any candidate who has experience as a Civil Planner to join a large team and avail of excellent working conditions.
You will join the company on a new project that will be valued at circa £220 million.
This scheme will consist of new highways and bridges, as well as all associated civil works. Currently, in the final design phases, you will initial help with some pre-construction works before taking control of the programme for the next 2.5 years.

Duties and responsibilities will include;

• Provide and achieve consistent, accurate and reliable programme data.
• Develop planning solutions using Primavera P6.
• Develop project specific Programmes, Method Statements and Logistics Plans during the bid phase.
• Develop Design Deliverable Programmes in conjunction with the Design Manager.
• Develop fully integrated Project Programmes to measure progress, including critical path analysis.
• Procurement Programmes, Commissioning and Completion Programmes.
• Be able to communicate the planned intent both internally and externally and be able to represent the company in a formal interview setting.
• Review tender/construction drawings/specifications/bills to gain a clear understanding of the project, to establish a robust build sequence to develop the programme solution.
• Review and challenge subcontractor programmes including methods and logistics; compare them to the Project Programmes to ensure they are fully aligned or integrated.
• Accurately Measure progress and report against the programme targets.

What you\'ll need to succeed

To be successful in this position you must be a highly motivated and career minded individual who is seeking an opportunity with a contractor who can provide longevity and career development.

You must be commercially aware and technically proficient in using Construction Planning software, ideally having working experience of P6 Primavera.
Ideally, you will have experience working on large scale infrastructure / civil engineering works, preferably within highways and roads schemes, although all heavy civils will be considered.

You will have proven experience of managing information in an orderly fashion as well as previous experience and ability to work to tight deadlines. Travel will be required on a weekly basis, however this will be no more than 2 nights per week.

What you\'ll get in return

You will have the chance to work for a top tier Northern Irish contractor who has a consistent track record of delivering high quality and complex projects. Our client is proud to have Investors in People accreditation, and so they will be committed to ensuring your personal career development through support and training from a highly skilled and professional team. As some UK travel will be a requirement of the role, you will be financially rewarded with a competitive salary, flights and excellent accommodation if you are required to be away from home.

What you need to do now

If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara on now.
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