PROJECT PLANNER CONSTRUCTION

An excellent opportunity is available for a Freelance Project Planner (construction) to join a leading main contractor, where you will oversight and responsibility for the programme on a key major project based in the Leeds area.

The role will be involved in the early stages including pre-construction elements as this has a number of project phases, whilst picking up programmes already developed as some of the early stages are already in the delivery stage.

This role will work closely with senior management team and will have direct interface with the project director, having responsible for providing a project planning function across a mixture of live, tender and development elements via the production of design, procurement and construction programmes.

The right candidate will be a self-starter, be able to work under minimal direction, however will be a team player and have a can-do approach.

The key role responsibilities will involve;

• Progress monitoring, analysis and reporting against established project baselines.
• Development of information release programmes and schedules.
• Short-term construction planning including liaison with supply chain / design team as appropriate.
• Progress monitoring & review.
• Recognise “Early Warnings” for potential delay and assist in mitigation strategies.
• Identification of programme / buildability risk.
• Integration of subcontractor programmes to form detailed programme model.

To be considered for the role you should fit the following spec;

• Have proven track recording operating within a similar Planning role in a main contractor environment on complex major projects of scale.
• Becomfortable communicating at all levels, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with high levels of client interface.
• Hold strong IT skills, including a range of planning software

If you would like to be considered for the opportunity, please send an up to date CV detailing your career history to date, and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.