Lead Civils Planner

🌟 Position: 185CMR: Lead Civils Planner 🌟 

📍 Location: Remote / 2-3 days on site in London 

💼 Type: Full-time 

📅 Start Date: Immediate 

💰 Salary: Open to discussion. 

Cooper Moss Rutland are currently seeking an experienced Lead Civils Planner to join our team here. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with a Tier 1 contractor to oversee the full development lifecycle of an exciting infrastructure project based in South London.  

About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. 

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. 

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 

🔹 What’s in it for you? 

• At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. 

• If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast. 

• We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. 

• Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. 

• We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

🔹 You'll 

Project Planning and Scheduling: 

• Develop and Maintain Schedules: Develop and track schedules through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. 

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines. 

• Maintain NEC compliant programmes for client submission, managing change under the contract, and reviewing subcontractor schedules to ensure alignment with NEC requirements.

Resource & Risk Management: 

• Identify and manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials. 

• Ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of resources throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. 

Communication and Reporting: 

• Communicate progress and updates to senior management and clients. 

• Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, timelines, and outcomes. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Solution-Oriented Approach: Identify scheduling challenges, risks, and conflicts, offering creative solutions to keep projects on track. 

• Attend and guide client progress meetings while building relationships and maintaining regular client contact. 

• Collaborate with the client and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success. 

🔹 We’re looking for: 

Essential 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 

• Proficient in Primavera P6. 

• NEC Contract Experience.

• Knowledge and experience in elements of construction with Civils being preferred (e.g. Civils, M&E, etc). 

• Proven experience in planning and managing large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally with 5-10 years in a similar role. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, PowerBI). 

• Experience working on major construction and infrastructure projects. 

• Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations (e.g. PowerPoint), with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge and experience working with BIM, parametric estimating and 4D planning 

• Qualified to degree level, would be advantageous as would having formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2 

• Membership of a professional body, APM, ICE, CIOB 

🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do!  You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 

📍 Requirements and Location: 

• Full right to work in the UK 

• Remote / 2-3 days on site in South London  

📦 Salary & Benefits 

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) 

• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) 

• Life Assurance (x4 Salary) 

• Pension: employers' contribution of 4% 

• Company and personal performance-based bonus 

• Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

• Long Service Leave 

• Training and professional development 

• Regular social events 

• Perkbox – employee experience platform 

➡️ Next Steps 

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives