Balsall Common
New Job Opportunity - Senior Planner - 12 Month Contract - Balsall Common Location: Balsall Common – HS2 Project Contract: 12 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable dependent on experience Role Purpose • Assist in the management of the planning function for a Sub Lot., • Support the production and maintenance of the working programme., • Assist with the maintenance of the Clause 32 monthly programme., • Review and support the production of detailed Sub Lot programmes (MS Project)., • Ensure sub-contractors issue their Clause 31 and Clause 32 programmes., • Monitor progress against plan and review with Sub Lot leads., • Liaise with the implementation team on logic and communicate amendments., • Assist in the production of process maps with the Planning Manager., • Produce and maintain “As-Built” data., • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, senior management, partners, and delivery teams. Interfaces: Internal: BBV Planning, Project, Estimating, Commercial, Accounts, Design, Procurement, Risk, Quality, Engineering, and Construction teams. External: Client and Client Representatives, JV Partners, Sub-contractors, Supply Chain, Designers/Consultants. Accountabilities • Establish and implement the planning responsibilities document., • Coordinate and update programmes in line with performance during the Stage 2 period., • Ensure compliance with HS2 requirements., • Contribute to developing risks and opportunities, including QSRA and QCRA analysis., • Support the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Updates., • Ensure the programme captures scope management and aligns with BIM., • Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level., • Promote best practice and innovation., • Support the development of planning and project controls staff., • Coach and support project control and planning staff as required., • Ensure lean, coordinated, and visual performance metrics are in place., • Use IT and systems effectively for timely and accurate reporting., • Report performance (Earned Value, KPIs, cost account level) in accordance with HS2 procedures during Stage 2., • Support BIM Coordinators to meet project requirements., • Live the BBV values., • Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm., • Promote collaborative working. Personal Qualities & Experience Essential: • Strong computer literacy, including:, • Primavera (all versions), • Microsoft Project, • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, • Excellent report writing skills., • Substantial site experience, including time as a Senior Discipline Planner., • Strong presentation skills., • High attention to detail with strong logical aptitude., • Experience delivering planning and project control services in large, complex construction/engineering environments., • Understanding of tender and contract documentation and specifications., • Knowledge of project controls, planning, and performance reporting methods., • Understanding of risk and opportunity management., • Knowledge of delay/change entitlement principles., • Good understanding of construction markets, methods, plant, equipment, and labour., • Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods., • Experience in linear works planning. Desirable: • TiLOS experience., • Synchro experience., • Degree, HND, or equivalent in a relevant subject., • Professional membership of RICS / CIOB / RIBA / ICE / CIBSE.