Planner in Plymouth

On-site in Plymouth·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

BAM UK & Ireland

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Plymouth
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 26 days holiday
Pension: 8% matched pension

Skills

BAM UK & Ireland is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Plymouth.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering/Construction related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
Previous experience and a sound knowledge of construction techniques, with a good commercial and contractual acumen.
A Planning Engineer looking for next career step.
Comfortable in client facing situations.
A demonstrable ability to develop, own and drive programmes, along with managing sub-contractor programmes.
A clear ability for logical thinking and working in an ordered fashion.
Experience and understanding of planning techniques.
The ability to communicate effectively.
Competent in the use of planning software, (preferably P6) and 4D software - training will be available.
Competent/knowledgeable in use of design software (CAD and Civils 3D, Revit).
The ability to work to defined, often challenging, timescales.
Contribute to a bid-winning strategy for tenders.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships on projects and interface with operational teams.
Commercial acumen.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development

Visa & relocation

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

The role

KierBAM Joint Venture (KBJV) is a partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure segment; they are currently delivering a large-scale infrastructure development within Devonport Royal Dockyard and are looking for a Planner or a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent with a good background of Reinforced Concrete / Civil Engineering experience looking for the next career step. The role will suit a mix of project and site-based work, with some travelling, sometimes working autonomously to fulfil the role and planning requirements of the project.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day will include:

Develop programme strategies for construction and tenders.
Construct and maintain detailed programmes (in P6 & 4D - training will be provided)) from first principles including resource and cost loading.
Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation.
Input into construction techniques and buildability of construction methods
Co-ordinate with estimators and the project teams on all programme aspects
Compile concise narratives, phasing, reports and supporting documents for input into quality submissions for tenders and projects.
Manage short term planning with the project teams.
Take ownership of the programme to drive project delivery.
Contribute, support, and communicate programme information, risk and commercial issues to operational teams in a variety of formats.
Produce and chair collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
Update and monitor project progress, compile reports against project and contract requirements
Introduce and analyse change in programmes and support the commercial teams.
Evaluate supply chain and subcontract programmes.
Peer review programmes
Comply with business processes and systems.
Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

Hiring process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

About BAM UK & Ireland

BAM UK & Ireland is a construction, infrastructure and facilities management company that imagines, creates and enriches buildings and infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. It reports more than 6,500 people and around €3 billion in 2024 revenues, and its capabilities span construction, infrastructure, design, facilities management, ground engineering, energy solutions, services engineering and site solutions.

The company works across sectors including schools and universities, energy transition, commercial, healthcare, transport, climate adaptation and resilience, nuclear and defence, and aviation. It emphasises sustainability and supporting clients through the whole lifecycle of their buildings and infrastructure, and it is part of Royal BAM Group.

Industry: Construction
Employees: 6,500+

In their own words

About the company & team

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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