Job Description

Job No. BBUK13656


Project Planner - Seascale
Kilpatrick
Planning and Project Controls
Seascale


Permanent


About the role


Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work on the PPP Framework at Sellafield, Seascale.

Role Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Project Lead and Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system.
To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team and delivery partners.


What you'll be doing


As a Project Planner you will be:

Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
Establishing and agreeing construction norms and applying to schedule activities
Establishing and agreeing key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning and reflecting within the schedule logic
Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
Developing and maintaining the overall programme, issue to all parties for review and implement recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Analysing schedule performance and producing detailed periodic reports for client submission and implementing change where applicable
Analysing and Evaluating Integrated schedule movement, working alongside other delivery partners to produce a cohesive narrative


Who we're looking for


Personal Qualities and Experience:

Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
Good understanding of various forms of contract documents and specifications
Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
Relevant CSCS Card


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.