Lead Planner

Euro Executive recruitment has been retained by a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor to recruit a Lead Planner with M&E experience to work on a large data centre project in East London area.

It`s a permanent role that presents an opportunity to work on with a leading organisation on a substantial sized project. As a Lead Planner, you will play an active role in project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes. Providing advice, support and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making.

The Role:

• Provide a high quality of service to the project manager
• Managing, mentoring and providing guidance to Planners / Juniors as required.
• Review Contract documentation and highlight key schedule and tracking requirements
• Develop Construction schedule based on high level target schedule and WBS received from Project manager
• Support in client schedule negotiations
• Labour & Metrics load the schedule based on hours & quantities received from the Commercial Team
• Develop the required Trackers and Reporting templates
• Develop fully integrated construction schedule in conjunction with the Main Contractor and Project Manager
• Measure & track weekly progress and efficiency in consultation with the Site Team and validate this formally with the Commercial Team every 2 / 3 weeks
• Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis

Requirements:

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering(preferably), Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying or strong trades background coupled with technical ability may be considered
• 7+ years experience(M&E preferably)/demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work
• Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information
• Must be capable of coordinating the development of multiple project plans
• Primavera P6 Planning Software, Microsoft Office tools – Excellent report writing skills
• Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule
• Results Orientation
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Service/Relationship Builder
• Innovates and Improves Processes
• Attention to Detail
• Resilience and Positivism
• Team Worker/Builder

Please contact Jakub Korbecki on +48539603657 or e-mail your CV to jakub@aaeuro.com