Eng - Senior Planner - Planning - Manchester, United Kingdom - NG Bailey Engineering Division

NG Bailey Engineering Division

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join our team delivering large projects in the NW Region, based in our offices in Salford, Manchester.

The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standard for the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements.

Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control.

This is a permanent, directly employed position with NG Bailey.

Responsibilities:

Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey.
In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary.
Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis).
Maintain and update contract baseline in line with with ageed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans.
In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle.
Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes.
Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations.

Requirements:

Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects
A relevant industry or professional qualification.

Benefits:

25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
Private healthcare
Discounts
Personal development programme
Flexible Benefits
Car/ Car allowance

About Us
We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK.

Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we'll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.