Planning Lead – Construction

Overview

In this role you will lead planning and performance reporting on high profile construction projects in South Wales, integrating with the project controls team. You will shape baselines, monitor progress and cost, and provide actionable analysis to the client. You will collaborate with the cost and planning engineers to ensure robust controls and timely reporting, contributing to successful project delivery. This is an opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects within a global firm that values clear communication and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• inclusive work culture
• opportunity to influence change

Responsibilities

• Develop work breakdown structures and robust performance baselines
• Establish progress and cost monitoring methods
• Produce project control reports and provide performance analysis and recommendations
• Support planning and cost engineers in day-to-day project controls activities
• Act as a key contact point with the client on project controls matters

Key requirements

• Earned value, progress updating, cost control, change control, baseline management, reporting
• Proficiency in P6/Primavera; Microsoft Excel; reporting databases
• Familiarity with Oracle and SAP; web-based project control tools
• Graduate in a relevant discipline with some project control experience
• Security clearance or ability to obtain/maintain clearance

• Proactive
• Strong communication
• Analytical thinking
• Primavera (P6)
• Earned value management
• Cost control and change control

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