VolkerWessels UK Ltd Looking for Senior Planner at South East Full Time

About us

VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK and provide specialist building, civil engineering and rail expertise to a range of markets to provide a truly integrated service to clients. We possess proven experience and deliver successful projects in a wide range of industries, including commercial, industrial, education, rail infrastructure and depots, airports, waste and energy.

Our teams of skilled and dedicated staff work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and objectives to deliver quality projects that are innovative, sustainable and exceed expectations.

Of upmost importance on all our sites and projects is the safety of our 850+ employees, our subcontractors and the communities in which we work.

VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multi-disciplinary construction and civil engineering group operating across the UK in six operating companies.

The role

We are now looking for a Senior Planner to join our Volker Fitzpatrick Infrastructure business.

Key accountabilities

• To maintain an overview of all aspects relating to Planning/Programme for the project
• To support the Project Manager with managing all aspects relating to
• Planning/Programme for a particular project(s) and assist in defining a methodology.
• To add value to the project(s) by promoting ‘best value’ design solutions
• To portray a professional and responsible image of the company to the clients, their colleagues and contractors
• To contribute to the ‘Bid Team’ delivering programme advice, value engineering options, operation delivery solutions, preliminary input and bid document information
• To promote Health Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process
• To ensure that the company processes for weekly/monthly progress monitoring and reporting are fulfilled for relevant project/s

Skills & experience

• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualifications desirable or Site Agent.
• Experience in site based activities
• Experience/knowledge in planning software

Other

What we offer

• A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
• Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.

Location

South England