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Job Title : Senior Planner
Location:
The role is based in Edinburgh / Central Belt Project Type:
Complex Build / Performance Venue Company:
Balfour Beatty Group What you'll be doing As a
Senior Planner
you will have the following accountabilities: Lead the development and management of project schedules for large-scale construction projects, ensuring efficient use of resources. Work both independently and as part of a team to create compliant project programs. Provide advanced expertise during the contract stage, ensuring strategic planning and execution. Monitor, record, and report progress to set intervals. Manage and evaluate project critical paths and resources, addressing potential issues and driving projects to successful completion. Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues. Mentor junior planners, offering guidance and fostering collaboration within the team. Who we're looking for The following is essential: Substantial experience of planning procedures within large complex building environments within the construction industry. Proficiency with project management tools - ASTA. Knowledge and working experience of 4D planning. Expertise in contract management, resource planning, and risk analysis. Knowledge and experience in high-quality fitouts projects, performance spaces being advantageous (i.e., stage lighting, engineering and production installation). Excellent adaptability, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving. Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills. Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets. Good report writing skills. Attention to detail and will see tasks through to completion. Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring; Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming. Relevant CSCS Card. The following qualities/experience are desirable: A degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: CIOB. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join 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: Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata). Family-friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave. Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.
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The role is based in Edinburgh / Central Belt Project Type:
Complex Build / Performance Venue Company:
Balfour Beatty Group What you'll be doing As a
Senior Planner
you will have the following accountabilities: Lead the development and management of project schedules for large-scale construction projects, ensuring efficient use of resources. Work both independently and as part of a team to create compliant project programs. Provide advanced expertise during the contract stage, ensuring strategic planning and execution. Monitor, record, and report progress to set intervals. Manage and evaluate project critical paths and resources, addressing potential issues and driving projects to successful completion. Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues. Mentor junior planners, offering guidance and fostering collaboration within the team. Who we're looking for The following is essential: Substantial experience of planning procedures within large complex building environments within the construction industry. Proficiency with project management tools - ASTA. Knowledge and working experience of 4D planning. Expertise in contract management, resource planning, and risk analysis. Knowledge and experience in high-quality fitouts projects, performance spaces being advantageous (i.e., stage lighting, engineering and production installation). Excellent adaptability, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving. Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills. Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets. Good report writing skills. Attention to detail and will see tasks through to completion. Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring; Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming. Relevant CSCS Card. The following qualities/experience are desirable: A degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: CIOB. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join 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: Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata). Family-friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave. Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.
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