Planner

About the role Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Planner and you’ll be part of our legacy. Role Purpose: To provide planning support to a number of projects in the South East area, be proficient at P6, to provide regular updates and reports to Project Management. Responsible at tender stage to the Planning Lead or Bid Manager for the range of activities involved in the project planning life cycle, which includes: What you'll be doing As a Planner, you will have the following accountabilities: Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning standards, procedures and guidance. Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agree working hours with appropriate Estimator Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements Developing overall programmes, issuing to all parties for review and implementing recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable Reconciling company and subcontract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues At contract stage the Planner is accountable to the Planning/Project Lead for, Ensuring that the Contract Programme is produced, managed and maintained in accordance with the planning standards, The overall planning strategy, The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team Provide support, as required to the BIM Co-ordinators to meet the project requirements or tender submission deliverables Set up appropriate lean visual programme to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve productivity, performance and safety of projects Who we're looking for You will have the following: Operational experience with previous experience of planning services in small to medium sized projects  Proficiency in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets An understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications. An understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning programming An understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement. A good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring. Experience of enterprise wide cultural and performance change in complex technical organisations Demonstrated effective leadership of both direct reports and indirect reports (dotted) teams to drive change to positively impact business results An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements. Articulate communicator with the capability to engage and motivate at all levels of the business Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit  We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:  We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. 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