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Planner

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM Joint Venture (KBJV) is a partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure segment; they are currently delivering a large-scale infrastructure development within Devonport Royal Dockyard and are looking for a Planner or a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent with a good background of Reinforced Concrete / Civil Engineering experience looking for the next career step. The role will suit a mix of project and site-based work, with some travelling, sometimes working autonomously to fulfil the role and planning requirements of the project.

 

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

 

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day will include:

  • Develop programme strategies for construction and tenders.
  • Construct and maintain detailed programmes (in P6 & 4D - training will be provided)) from first principles including resource and cost loading.
  • Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation.
  • Input into construction techniques and buildability of construction methods
  • Co-ordinate with estimators and the project teams on all programme aspects
  • Compile concise narratives, phasing, reports and supporting documents for input into quality submissions for tenders and projects.
  • Manage short term planning with the project teams.
  • Take ownership of the programme to drive project delivery.
  • Contribute, support, and communicate programme information, risk and commercial issues to operational teams in a variety of formats.
  • Produce and chair collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams, and subcontractors. 
  • Update and monitor project progress, compile reports against project and contract requirements
  • Introduce and analyse change in programmes and support the commercial teams.
  • Evaluate supply chain and subcontract programmes.
  • Peer review programmes
  • Comply with business processes and systems.
  • Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques

This profile is not exhaustive.  From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

  • Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering/Construction related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
  • Previous experience and a sound knowledge of construction techniques, with a good commercial and contractual acumen.
  • A Planning Engineer looking for next career step.
  • Comfortable in client facing situations.
  • A demonstrable ability to develop, own and drive programmes, along with managing sub-contractor programmes.
  • A clear ability for logical thinking and working in an ordered fashion.
  • Experience and understanding of planning techniques.
  • The ability to communicate effectively.
  • Competent in the use of planning software, (preferably P6) and 4D software - training will be available.
  • Competent/knowledgeable in use of design software (CAD and Civils 3D, Revit).  
  • The ability to work to defined, often challenging, timescales.
  • Contribute to a bid-winning strategy for tenders.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships on projects and interface with operational teams.
  • Commercial acumen.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • A wide range of family-friendly policies
  • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
  • 8 % matched pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days holiday
  • 2 wellbeing days
  • 1 volunteering day
  • Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
 

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com


BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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