Are you an experienced strategic Project Planner looking to join a rewarding project?If you have a background in programming, planning reporting, feedback, and mitigation measures, this opportunity is for you!You will be a key part of the team delivering new Army Basic training facilities at Pirbright under Defence Estate Optimisation.The role involves developing and maintaining programmes, project control, accurate reporting, and forecasting.
Reporting to the Project Planning Lead, you will be responsible for programme reporting controls and developing plans and programmes for the project.Exciting times ahead as the project transitions to a site-based environment in Q3 2025.
Join us on this rewarding journey!What will the role look like?Provide leadership for the planning and coordination processes.To implement and maintain the requirements of the Project Business Plan.Ensure that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements.Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical/advantageous construction strategy is adopted.Analyse performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.Ensure that the construction strategy and any recommended improvements are communicated.Provide leadership, support and training, and contribute to career development.Co-ordinate for stakeholders, partners and supply chain all time-related information.Represent the project/business with all stakeholders.Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the project/business.Develop and feedback process improvement.Proactive interaction with other departmentsDeveloping knowledge of strategic planning and project/ programme management systemsUnderstands how to establish and implement project controls systems on a project to comply with the Laing O'Rourke iGMS and can integrate these with the client system requirements.
What skills & experience are we looking for?Project/ programme controlsProject management systems and techniquesContract planningPre-contract planning and work controlP6 and Asta Powerproject Planning Software Qualification HNC / Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar sector-related.CIOB MembershipDeveloping relationships with clients' representativesContribution to pre-contact planning, work winning, and processes.