Develops and manages construction programmes for major build projects using ASTA Powerproject. Responsibilities include baseline and recovery scheduling, progress reporting, critical path analysis, risk mitigation, tender planning, change control, and extension-of-time assessments under NEC contracts. The role collaborates with project, commercial, design, and site teams, ensuring programmes meet contractual milestones and reporting obligations.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Planner / Senior Planner to support the successful delivery of major construction and build projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ASTA Powerproject, excellent NEC contract knowledge, and a proven background in developing, managing, and reporting project programmes across complex construction schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject.
- Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, recovery programmes, and look-ahead schedules.
- Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, design teams, and site management to ensure programme alignment and delivery.
- Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and opportunities for programme improvement.
- Carry out critical path analysis and provide mitigation strategies where required.
- Support tender planning and pre-construction activities, including sequencing and methodology reviews.
- Prepare and present programme reports for internal and client meetings.
- Ensure programmes comply with contract requirements, milestones, and reporting obligations.
- Manage change control and assess programme impacts associated with variations and compensation events.
- Support claims preparation and extension of time assessments under NEC contracts.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction or build sector.
- Advanced proficiency in ASTA Powerproject.
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC Contracts.
- Experience on large-scale build, commercial, residential, infrastructure, or mixed-use projects.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project controls.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical information.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong reporting and presentation abilities.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional membership with organisations such as the Association for Project Management or Chartered Institute of Building.
- Experience working for a main contractor or tier-one contractor environment.
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