Planner, Residential Build

Argee LTD

Job Description

Planner with a good understanding of Residential high rise Build and Fit out. Experience in working on substantial high rise residential projects from shell and core to fit out and handover. A Permanent role with an established contractor, based at Head office with site visits as required. The work is mainly within the M25 and a driving licence will be advantageous.

Projects range from £20m to £75m. Expertise is primarily sought for the Build and Fit Out elements of Construction, taking over from Shell & Core as in house Planners can handle the Civils elements. Build, Construction or Engineering backgrounds would be equally suitable so long as you are able to take the project through the Build phases to handover. Design & Build expertise on larger Residential schemes would be particularly advantageous.

Degree Qualifications are not essential. You will be expected to lead the Planning process, advise team members at Head Office and on site. With a sound Construction or Engineering background you should ideally have worked your way up and have at least 6-8 years relevant industry experience, to be able to fill the role.

You will have an overall brief, whereby you will work closely with other team members including Project Managers, the Commercial side and Technical & Design staff and have a practical problem solving approach to Construction.

Communication skills must be strong at both oral and written levels. 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.

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