Planner - Highways - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyYou will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor operating within the highways industry. This established and multi-accredited organisation has a strong pipeline of work with National Highways and offers fantastic opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are seeking a Planner to join their team in Bristol.

Your new roleAs Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly financial and progress reports for client submission
• Monitoring works progress and developing action plans for delays
• Assisting and coordinating activities of specialist contractors through regular construction phase meetings
• Liaising with Operations Manager to align decisions with quality, program, safety and financial goals
• Conducting weekly reviews with project teams
• Ensuring contracts are in place before work starts, including subcontracts and purchase orders
• Ensuring programmes are current and up to date
• Monitoring financial performance, providing monthly reports and explaining variations.

What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you must have:

• Previous experience planning/scheduling projects within the civil engineering industry, ideally in the highways sector
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 (desirable) and Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal, risk management and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days' annual leave (option to buy 5 extra days) plus bank holidays
• Lucrative company pension scheme
• Family-friendly benefits
• Fuel card
• Exclusive discounts
• Flexible benefits
• Continuous training and development
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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