ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.

ChandlerKBS are seeking to recruit a Senior Planner (5+ years experience) to join our Utilities team. This role will be based in our Penarth Office, with a flexible hybrid working approach.

The role of a Senior Planner includes the following responsibilities:

- Supporting the Senior Project Manager / Delivery Manager in the use of the full range of Project Planning Management Processes.

- Develop programmes using specialist P6 software work allowing clear visibility of key dates and milestones aligned with client delivery process.

- Obtaining the buy-in off all stakeholders as and when required.

- Provide support on day-to-day delivery of projects and assume day-to-day responsibility for planning projects and programmes of work.

- Demonstrate the ability to take on tasks without supervision whilst supporting larger projects and programmes of work as required.

- Advise on key programme parameters including productivity, critical path, interdependencies, float and risk allowances.

- Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.

- Support project teams during workshops where planning/ programme support is required.

- Support Project Managers in establishing programme impacts and close out of relevant contract requirements.

- Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.

- Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.

- Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.

- Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.

- Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.

- Support Senior PM and Technical team and planning team as required.

Key Attributes:

The ability to –

- Deliver results in a client facing role.

- Develop and advise on programme strategies to drive and deliver projects efficiently and proactively.

- Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

- Provide support to junior team members.

- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 5+ years’ experience.

- Industry specific degree.

- Advanced working knowledge of planning software, P6, MSP, ASTA PP.

- Oracle Primavera Cloud knowledge preferable.

- Detailed understanding of leadership techniques.

- Good knowledge of construction industry technical planning matters.

- Good Technical project and planning management skills. Developed skills around following Planning Processes: Planning management and development, Resource, Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Change control, Stakeholder Management, Contract and Communications.

- Interpersonal and team building skills.

- Good Experience of planning and supporting the delivery of multiple projects and supporting major projects’ programmes of work.

- Good understanding of HS&E legislation.

- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.

As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Our core benefits include:

- 24 Days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)

- Private Health Insurance

- Life Assurance

- Critical Illness Cover

- Generous Pension Scheme

- Car Allowance (subject to role)

- Annual Professional Membership Fees

- Bespoke Training & Development Plans

- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme/Gym Discounts/EAPs)

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP) and has a RICS approved APC programme.