Job Description

Job Title: Planner – New School Build Project

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: CIS freelance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our client on an exciting, high-profile new school build valued at £110 million. This project will establish a state-of-the-art educational facility, incorporating the latest in sustainable construction and advanced architectural design. The successful candidate will play a critical role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities from inception through to completion, ensuring timely delivery while meeting quality and budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and Maintain Project Schedules: Create and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, outlining project milestones, critical paths, and resource allocation.

* Progress Monitoring: Track, update, and report on the project's progress, ensuring alignment with project timelines and milestones.

* Coordination and Communication: Collaborate with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure all parties are aware of schedule requirements and project changes.

* Risk Management: Identify potential scheduling risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Conduct regular reviews to preempt delays and manage risks proactively.

* Document Control: Maintain detailed records of schedule changes, project adjustments, and other documentation for reporting and analysis.

* Reporting: Generate and present regular reports, including progress updates, delay analysis, and forecasts, to project stakeholders, including senior management and clients.

* Resource and Cost Allocation: Work closely with the project team to ensure the efficient allocation of resources in line with project budgets and timelines.

* Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that project schedules comply with industry standards and contractual requirements, incorporating FIDIC contract management principles where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

* Proven experience as a Planner in construction, ideally on large-scale projects worth £50 million or more.

* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

* Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles, with a focus on educational or institutional buildings being advantageous.

* Experience with risk management and delay analysis techniques.

* Knowledge of FIDIC contract frameworks and reporting requirements.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders