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Senior Planner

Sizewell
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Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Senior Planner's.. planning your future? where better to plan it than with VolkerStevin!

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on our flagship project at Sizewell C. You will Lead the Planning for VolkerStevin, VolkerGroundEngineering and VolkerTrenchlessSolutions.

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager and Project lead to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the project planning/programme requirements in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards, ensuring compliance with the business management systems. The role may also have aspects of team management as and when required.

Responsible at TENDER STAGE to the Planning Manager and Bid Manager for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle, which includes:

Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
Identifying planning scope, programme constraints and contract requirements
Identifying major quantities and factors that may affect the programme
Establishing and agreeing construction outputs, project calendars and working hours with operational support and Estimator
Develop key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning works and agree with operational support and the Bid Team
Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including tender planning worksheet, presentations, reports and drive the planning philosophy/strategy
Produce the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
Actively value engineering alternatives and identify risks/opportunities
Generation of time risk quantum and strategy for delivery stage for approval by the Planning Manager/Bid Manager
Reconciling VolkerStevin and sub-contract plant/labour and major material elements with the Estimator
Apply resource levelling techniques during programme production for labour, plant and materials
Effectively communicates the planning and programme elements at the tender handover meeting

In addition to the above, at CONTRACT STAGE the Planner is accountable to the Planning Manager and Project Lead for:

Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards
The overall planning strategy and the timing/sequence of the contract programme activities
Maintaining the planning deliverables in the timeframe agreed with the Project Team. These include monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation
The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team
Ensuring that all other planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken
Lead the collaborative planning sessions with the project team
Set up appropriate programme metrics to assist the delivery team to deliver the project timely, safely, to the correct quality and demonstrate improved productivity
Drive change control and recovery through the administration of the contract requirements
Actively manage production of as built data to update progress and productivity metrics to include in progress updates
Analyse productivity trends and use to influence the forward planning of the project
Implement the time risk strategy through out delivery in accordance with the agreed planning strategy
Expedite the production of change programmes and drive resolution with the project team
Completes planners reports and monthly dashboard requirements on time and actions the output

About you

A Degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
Construction Knowledge - Have a broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques
Risk & Opportunity - Be able to develop the project time risk strategy and seek opportunity
Commercial Knowledge - Have practical experience of various contract and programme/planning requirements within contract
Communication - Active part of the project team with effective communication skills both written and oral.
Results Driven - Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackle problems head on and work to resolve without delay
Adaptability - Learns quickly and adapt positively to changing business and customer demands. They are energised by changeIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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