2020 Recruitment are delighted to be working with our leading Civil Engineering contractor who are looking to add to add a Project Planner to their team in Aberdeen.
The successful candidate will be responsible to support the successful and efficient delivery of construction projects through the creation, management, and control of accurate project schedules and planning documentation, ensuring that all work complies with contractual, legislative, and client requirements.
To be considered for this role it is essential that you meet the stated requirements as well as possessing the right to work in the UK.
The Role
As the Project Planner you will provide analytical, scheduling, and planning expertise that contributes to timely and profitable project execution, helping identify solutions to potential delays and resource constraints across all areas of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Project Planner your duties will include the following:
- Develop, maintain, and refine detailed project programmes using industry-standard planning software (Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6)
- Create and manage programmes ensuring current and is accurately reflecting project status
- Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, updating programmes to reflect current status and forecast completion dates
- Identify critical paths and float analysis, reporting risks to timelines and proposing mitigation strategies
- Ensure milestones, dependencies, logic links, and resource allocations are accurately reflected within programmes
- Prepare and issue NEC Clause 31/32 compliant programmes and updates as required by contract
- Prepare detailed tender programmes demonstrating understanding of project scope, methodology, and key constraints
- Support estimating teams with programme-related information for bid submissions
- Develop construction methodologies and sequencing strategies during pre-construction phase
- Attend tender interviews and presentations where planning input is required
- Work closely with site management teams to understand operational realities and incorporate practical constraints into programmes
- Conduct regular site visits to verify progress, understand challenges, and gather accurate programme update information
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators for production, progress, and forecasting
Requirements
To be considered for the Project Planner you must have the following:
- Proven experience in planning within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in industry planning software (Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in civil engineering/construction environment
- Understanding of construction methodology and sequencing for civil works
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- CSCS Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
- General IT literacy including Microsoft Office suite
Package
As the Project Planner you will be offered the following package:
- Competitive salary
- Great company benefits
- Bonus structure
- Development and training opportunities
- Career progression plans
- Various company incentives.
Apply
To apply for this role please send a CV to Robert at 2020 Recruitment.