Planner - Devonport Dockyard
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Rate: £340 - £390 per day (DOE)
Contract: Long-term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday (Site Based)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme based at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-profile project delivering complex construction and infrastructure works within one of the UK's most important defence environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes to ensure the successful delivery of works.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and update project programmes using Primavera P6
Monitor progress against programme and identify potential risks and delays
Produce programme updates, progress reports and look-ahead schedules
Work closely with delivery teams, commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure programme accuracy
Support planning and project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle
Assist with critical path analysis and programme optimisation
Contribute to reporting requirements and performance reviews
Requirements
Proven experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure, defence, marine, rail, highways or major construction projects
Strong Primavera P6 experience
Excellent understanding of project planning methodologies and project controls
Ability to analyse programme performance and identify issues proactively
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Previous experience working on large, complex projects is highly desirable
What's on Offer
£340 - £390 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications
£50 lodge allowance per day worked on site if you live over 50 miles from site
Long-term project opportunity
Major infrastructure programme with a strong pipeline of work
Collaborative and supportive project environment
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant engineering projects
If you are an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge in Plymouth, we'd like to hear from you