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Permanent

Planner

Oxford
money-bag £53000 - £60000/annum cash car allowance
Posted Yesterday

Our Water sector contractor client are seeking a Project Planner to join their Oxford based team on a permanent basis working on Thames Water projects.

The candidate will provide construction planning, programming, prelims and methodology input for projects at prequalification, tender and contract stage by developing an accurate assessment of sequence, methodology and time.

Hybrid working out of Oxford offices with site visits required.

Responsibilities

  • Planning and programming input into prequalification''s and bids which will involve developing the construction methodology;
  • Preparing tender programmes, method statements phasing drawings and other supporting information;
  • Liaising with our bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department and specialist subcontractors as necessary;
  • Preparing presentation material using PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, Paint or similar and presenting our construction proposals at interview;
  • Experience of 4D planning desirable;
  • At contract stage preparation of programme and works with the site teams to prepare detailed construction programmes, design and procurement programmes and other supporting information;
  • Provide on-going support to site teams to review progress or update programmes and report as necessary;
  • To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.

Skills/experience/qualifications

  • Keen interest in and a good knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology;
  • Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite of software (particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint);
  • Ability to absorb and assimilate project information quickly and to demonstrate clarity of thought in developing and presenting solutions;
  • Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; Confidence to communicate within the company as well as clients, industry professional and suppliers outside the company;
  • An understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters;
  • Lean programming skills; NEC compliant programmes;
  • Track & re-schedule monthly reports;
  • Site experience on a variety of projects covering common construction techniques;
  • Capable of preparing programmes using one or more of the project management software packages in use in the company e.g. Power-project, Microsoft Project, Asta; Primavera p6
  • Membership of a professional body desirable
  • Early Contract Involvement experience.
  • An ability to think laterally and apply innovative solutions can be an advantage;
  • Ability to work independently and manage own workload but must also be able to work effectively as part of a team;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • CSCS card desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary - 53K - 60K guide
  • Cash car allowance
  • Hybrid working with 45 hour working week
  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
  • 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
  • 2 days volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme - including financial advice and guidance.
  • Professional membership fees
  • Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
    • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Travel insurance
    • Bike to work scheme
    • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

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