Description
Freelance Planner
Freelance | Ipswich | Site Based | Ongoing Contract | Outside IR35
About the Company
Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and complex construction projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project requirements in Suffolk, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced freelance Planner.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a major project in Suffolk.
This position requires someone from a strong civil engineering background, ideally with previous operational experience within engineering before moving into planning.
You will take responsibility for the planning and programming function, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams to develop, maintain and monitor robust construction programmes.
Experience across Civils, Infrastructure, RC works, drainage and groundworks is highly desirable, alongside a thorough understanding of how civils projects are actually delivered on site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and programming function across the project
Develop, maintain, review and update detailed construction programmes
Establish and regularly review the critical path
Produce realistic construction methodologies and sequences
Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays at an early stage
Provide regular programme updates and supporting information to the project team
Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities
Review construction methods, resources, plant requirements and sequencing
Carry out resource loading and levelling where required
Work closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
Produce planning reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Support the team with change, delay and programme implications
Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery
Experience & Requirements
Strong civil engineering background is essential
Previous experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering
Ideally an engineering background, with previous site experience such as Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent
Strong understanding of RC works, drainage and groundworks
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes
Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements
Knowledge of delay, change, risk and opportunity from a planning perspective
Experience working within demanding Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments
Relevant construction, civil engineering or technical qualification preferred
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of construction planning and programming techniques
P6 and/or Asta Powerproject experience
Critical path analysis
Progress monitoring and programme reporting
Resource planning and levelling
Strong understanding of construction methods, plant, labour and sequencing
Ability to communicate detailed programme information clearly to both operational teams and clients
Skills & Attributes
Strong communicator with the confidence to work directly with project stakeholders
Commercially aware
Highly organised and methodical
Able to identify programme risks and challenge the project team where appropriate
Proactive and comfortable working independently
Strong attention to detail
Practical understanding of civil engineering delivery
We are happy to consider Senior and Junior profiles for this role!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black:
Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com | 07359640824
Freelance | Ipswich | Site Based | Ongoing Contract | Outside IR35
About the Company
Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and complex construction projects across the UK. Due to ongoing project requirements in Suffolk, they are looking to strengthen their team with an experienced freelance Planner.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a major project in Suffolk.
This position requires someone from a strong civil engineering background, ideally with previous operational experience within engineering before moving into planning.
You will take responsibility for the planning and programming function, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams to develop, maintain and monitor robust construction programmes.
Experience across Civils, Infrastructure, RC works, drainage and groundworks is highly desirable, alongside a thorough understanding of how civils projects are actually delivered on site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and programming function across the project
Develop, maintain, review and update detailed construction programmes
Establish and regularly review the critical path
Produce realistic construction methodologies and sequences
Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays at an early stage
Provide regular programme updates and supporting information to the project team
Identify programme constraints, risks and opportunities
Review construction methods, resources, plant requirements and sequencing
Carry out resource loading and levelling where required
Work closely with engineering, operational and commercial teams
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
Produce planning reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Support the team with change, delay and programme implications
Ensure contract programme requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery
Experience & Requirements
Strong civil engineering background is essential
Previous experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner within civil engineering
Ideally an engineering background, with previous site experience such as Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent
Strong understanding of RC works, drainage and groundworks
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes
Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme requirements
Knowledge of delay, change, risk and opportunity from a planning perspective
Experience working within demanding Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments
Relevant construction, civil engineering or technical qualification preferred
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of construction planning and programming techniques
P6 and/or Asta Powerproject experience
Critical path analysis
Progress monitoring and programme reporting
Resource planning and levelling
Strong understanding of construction methods, plant, labour and sequencing
Ability to communicate detailed programme information clearly to both operational teams and clients
Skills & Attributes
Strong communicator with the confidence to work directly with project stakeholders
Commercially aware
Highly organised and methodical
Able to identify programme risks and challenge the project team where appropriate
Proactive and comfortable working independently
Strong attention to detail
Practical understanding of civil engineering delivery
We are happy to consider Senior and Junior profiles for this role!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black:
Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com | 07359640824