Senior Planner (Contract)

• Develop tracking schedules as required to maintain information and control the production of programmes by the subcontractors.
• To keep an as built programme, highlighting where the programme has deviated from the baseline programme.
• Input to change requests as required to advise on programme impacts for approval and instructions as necessary to facilitate the works.
• To use the 4D model and/or 2D phasing information to highlight the current progress position of the programme.
• Produce validated output rates with appropriate clarifications to track live progress on projects, as well as feedback into the pre-construction department to inform new tenders.
• Undertake proactive peer reviews of other planners programmes to ensure consistency and continuity within the planning department.

• To report back to the Regional Planner the current programme position on all projects they are working on a weekly/monthly basis. To regular review programmes, outputs and phasing with the Regional Planner.
• To carry out PDP’s with all assistant planners and to drive through actions/activities identified in the individual’s development plan
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management in the preconstruction process.
• To lead and coordinate with others in the duties under planning and programme management on site.
• Input to the assessment of the programme and entitlements under the contract – coordinate outputs with the management team.
• Lead input to the programme reporting weekly and monthly as required.
• To report the programme position at the monthly contract review meeting.
• Check the quality of the production of planning and programme documents generally under their control. Including the site teams and assistant planners.
• Prove programme periods by means of sub-contractor liaison, benchmarking from previous or similar projects and project team consultation.
• Successful track record of working with clients, contractors and other stakeholders on live construction projects.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU legal framework, in particular contract management.
• Experience managing Planning teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry best practice
• Relevant Degree or diploma
• Qualifications in construction management
• Certification for use of planning and programme software
• Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable
• Advanced Asta Powerproject Training – Progress Analysis & S-curve reporting.
• Advanced Primavera P6 Training Managing costs & resources.

• Advanced contract awareness – Understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Basic BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.
• Synchro Training - Advanced training is required to be able to use the software to its full potential.

At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary.

Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

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We are an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic.

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