Planner (All Levels) – Water Sector

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Planner (All Levels) – Water Sector

Location: Preston

£35,000-£55,000

My client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Senior Planner. Based at the Preston office you will provide services to ensure that project plans have achievable timescales and are accurately monitored and updated.

You will report directly to the Planning Manager and the responsibilities will include:

  • Enable Project Management to control the progress of contracts by identifying and producing integrated programmes of work (design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover), monitoring performance against plans, identifying problem areas and potential early warnings.
  • Minimise company risk by identifying the critical path for contracts.
  • Help the project team minimise company risk by identifying the critical path for contracts.
  • Enable resource planning and levelling by appropriate resource analysis of contracts.
  • Detailed knowledge of the NEC contract and programme requirements.
  • Lead the planning section at contract / progress review meetings.

About The Candidate:

  • Experience with working in the Water/Wastewater industry
  • Civil Engineering or M&E experience
  • Possess a sound understanding of planning skills and programming

About The Company

My client is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centers, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks

They create opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference.

Their goal as an employer is to recruit, motivate, and develop their employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that they have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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