Project Planner - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - HSQ Recruitment (UK) LLP

Description

HSQ is representing a world-class, fully integrated infrastructure provider renowned for delivering expertise to the UK and Europe's largest construction projects.

Evolving from a small family firm, the company now spans various markets, including residential, commercial, public, technology, infrastructure, and data centres.

Their services encompass civil engineering, utilities, and construction, establishing a reputation for excellence through collaboration with local suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce high-quality programs for tenders and live projects, covering pre-construction and construction phases.
Monitor and control project effectiveness, key output trackers, and advise on any deviations.
Assist project teams in delivering projects on time and in the most efficient manner.
Prepare short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from key players and team members.
Identify changes in work scope in the project plan and produce impacted programs.
Develop claims for Extension of Time and narratives to support programs.
Convey required project data and information to project teams.
Prepare and present regular internal and external project reports/dashboards for management.
Gather actual data, update project schedules, and develop reliable schedule forecasts with support from the project team.
Fulfill any other reasonable requests as required by Management


Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
A relevant degree qualification in engineering/construction or equivalent.
Operational experience (i.e., site engineer/agent) together with experience in planning as a Project Planner.


Essential and Desirable Skills:
Construction background is preferred, site experience – applicants that have been hands on/practical experience being on-site.
Experienced in Utilities, Civils and Data Centres (No Rail experience)
Able to build programmes from first principals (start to finish), with the help of technical drawings.
Experienced with creating programmes for tenders.
Minimum 5 years' experience in planning
This a permanent position – no contractor or freelance
Will be working on multiple projects.
Strong support provided throughout the role.
P6 software experience is important