Senior Planner
- Birmingham
Job Description
Your task. Create design purchase and building plans using Elecosoft Powerproject for qualifications bids and ongoing projects. Choosing the right methods and order of steps for each project. Examining places and nearby areas to find suitable logistics solutions and resources. By using specialized planning software like Synchro or similar programs. Create logistics plans and layout designs using PowerPoint. Knowing how to model in 3D is helpful but it's not required. Creating method statements. Planning the work schedule choosing important machinery and equipment like scaffolding managing the use of tower cranes and organizing temporary structures. Going to and speaking at client meetings. Creating detailed work plans. "Agreeing on the schedules for subcontractor work." Keep track of how things are going during the planning and building stages and check this against the planned timeline for the work. Presenting results and suggesting ways to fix delays. "Keeping track of important events for possible claims." "Using charts and timelines to show progress the effects of events and predictions." Communicating with and helping the Project Team during the entire process; changing project plans when needed. Giving guidance and help on creating certain ways of working. Creating reports to give feedback on projects and activities. Assisting in creating the company's planning steps and guidelines. Working closely with and organizing the schedules of trade contractors at the site. Assisting in training and guiding newer members of the planning team. Assisting site teams with planning and helping them understand its importance. Who are we searching for? Trained and knowledgeable in health and safety. Sure! Please provide the text you would like me to paraphrase. CSCS and SMSTS are certifications that show a person has the skills and knowledge needed for certain jobs. CSCS stands for Construction Skills Certification Scheme and SMSTS means Site Management Safety Training Scheme. These programs help workers understand safety rules and manage construction sites effectively. A lively enthusiastic and confident attitude along with the ability to take initiative and work well independently backed by experience in a similar position. Proven experience in planning contracts and bids with the skill to lead the scheduling and timing of construction projects. I have experience working on construction projects in various fields. I understand how to achieve high-quality finishes and how to manage mechanical and electrical systems. Proven experience in managing bids and contracts using JCT and NEC contract types. Grasping the best ways to plan. The ideal candidate should have a degree but at the very least they should have an HNC or HND qualification. Having experience with Powerproject MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Word SketchUp and Synchro would be helpful. Familiarity with MS Project and Primavera P6 is preferred but not required. Experience and skills in 3D/4D modeling are preferred but not required. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team or independently. Strong knowledge of building techniques the order of tasks and methods used in construction. "What are the benefits for you?" A difficult and constantly changing setting in an innovative organization. Along with a good salary we provide a strong benefits package. This includes a company car or car allowance a retirement savings plan health insurance through BUPA life insurance 25 days of vacation (which grows with your time at the company) a program to buy extra vacation days a gym discount and membership in the BAM social club. Your workplace At ICS we focus on people in everything we do.
Experience Required
2 years Senior Planner ExperienceEducation Qualification
- A-Levels
Skills Required
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri