Project Planner (Main Contractor)

• Job Reference: RAPP21124
• Job Title: Project Planner (Main Contractor)
• Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent package
• Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Project Planner
Are you looking for a Project Planner role? Interested in working for a leading Main Contractor that work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors?

VANRATH are recruiting a Project Planner to work on various Construction projects for a leading Main Contractor based in Belfast.

Remuneration:
£Competitive DOE + excellent package

What's in it for you?

• Blended Working Policy
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Pension Offer 3% employee 5% employer
• Medicash – Health Care Plan
• Employers for Childcare Members
• 33 Days Annual Leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Client
Our client is a leading, award-winning Main Contractor that operate across a range of sectors delivering outstanding projects up to circa £70m in value. They carry out new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects across the UK within multiple sectors including hospitality, leisure, education, residential and high residential.

Summary of the Role:
To assist in the preparation of programmes (tender/construction) and the distribution of drawings and information to site construction teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist & prepare Tender Programme into Master Construction Programme
• Liaise with Planning Manager / Construction Director / Contract Manager to finalise Master Programmes and produce stage / section programmes as required
• Report against Master Programme to Contract Directors and Senior Management
• Modify Master Programme to Mitigate against delays
• Advise Site Management of Programme Slippage
• Prepare Tender Programmes and Method Statements as required
• Assist in the preparation of project logistics and method statements
• Periodically review key projects to ensure programme compliance
• Maintain a database of programmes on Gateway
• Establish, maintain and build good relations with clients as well as their representatives
• Ensure waste minimisation is applied in the administration, co-ordination and planning of the project in line with the Company’s Waste Minimisation and Management Policy.
• Maintain relevant quality, environmental health and control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001
• Be aware of and comply with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
• Fulfil company CPD requirements undertaking all relevant training and development activities as required.

The Ideal Person:

• Degree Qualified or other relevant qualifications
• Proficient in the use of Asta Power Project software and / or Microsoft Project
• 3 years’ experience successfully planning and co-ordination of a project
• Understanding of the construction processes and sequencing
• Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• Tendering / Bid experience
• Possess on-site / live project experience
• Relevant technical knowledge
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Preparing and presenting reports to Senior Management and Clients
• Main Contractor experience

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion