Planner, D&B, Residential

Argee LTD

Job Description

Reputable Contractor established over 40 years ago is currently seeking an experienced Planner to assist in their planned growth and continued expansion. Experience in working on major high rise residential projects would be an ideal background. This is a Permanent position with a successful contractor working from Head Office and on site as the situation dictates. Current projects run until 2011. Salary will not be a limiting factor for the right person.

Working on a range of projects from £15m to £75m overall value, your input is primarily sought for the build and fit out elements of Construction, taking over from Shell & Core. An Engineering or Construction background is equally suitable so long as you are able to take the project through the Build phases to handover. Design & Build expertise would be particularly advantageous.

Qualifications are not essential, however you will be expected to lead the process and advise team members. Coming from a sound Carpentry or Engineering background you should ideally have worked your way up and have at least 10 years relevant industry experience.

Yours will be an overall brief whereby you will work with other team members including Project Managers, the Commercial side and Technical & Design staff.

Strong Communication skills, both oral and written will be needed, as you will be expected to liaise closely with the Technical side and the Project team on site; additionally you will need to use Planning software.

Your Responsibilities will include:
• Translating detailed information from contract documents into Construction programmes
• Formulating short-term and temporary works programmes
• Ensuring that programmes and revised programmes are distributed to all relevant parties including project team and sub-contractors
• Co-ordinating and managing information within the project, including design and technical information.
• Forecasting and reporting variations from the agreed construction programme and cost plan
• Liaison with Project Management and the Commercial side
• Reviewing Tender Programmes
• Assisting with Technical Submissions.
• Formulating Contract Programmes.

Located within the M25 the Contractor primarily works in the London area and you will be expected to make site visits to the projects which are all currently within the M25.

Salary and Package. Negotiable, with a package dependant on experience and ability. The full package can be tailored to suit the individual and is flexible.

Applications will only be considered from those legally entitled to live and work in the UK