Planner

What you'll be doing

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As a Planner, you will have the following accountabilities:Plan, structure and lead the planning of the project programme of works.Manage the interface between the programme and the operational staff through structured meetings, programme and progress reporting.Highlight both the dependencies and the interfaces between stakeholders.Identify programme risks and propose mitigation strategies.Identify programme opportunities and propose capture strategies.Maintain a fully logically linked Primavera P6 project programmeEnsure the schedule is resourced (plant and personnel) and update to reflect modifications in execution strategy. This will require close work with the project delivery team to regularly maintain the status of the programme.Update and report progress of the project at regular intervals to the Regional Planning Manager and Project Manager.Reporting on key resources including staff; operatives, key plant and equipment, supply chain and other.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following qualities and experience:Essential:Proven experience of Planning Tools such as Primavera P6 - preferably on Power Transmission projects;Operational experience of managing construction projects in Primavera P6;Working experience of Project Management methodology;Proven ability in working with engineering / operational teams to capture real time progress.Knowledge of Earned Value Principles and reporting;Capable of developing progress S Curves to demonstrate project performance.Desirable:Experience working in an NEC3 contract environmentHold the APMP or APM Practitioner Qualification
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERsWellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.Hybrid working (where applicable)Enhanced company sickness schemeEnhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualificationsEmployee assistance programmeUp to 2 days volunteering per yearCompany funded social events.In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
About us
Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. xbpsjku We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: