Lead Planner

Job Title: Lead Planner

Location :Chester, Hybrid

The Vacancy Binnies UK part of the RSK Group is looking for a Lead Planner working within our Delivery group on UK Water Engineering and Construction projects, initially within the Binnies / WGM (bWGM) Joint Venture undertaking Design & Build projects for United Utilities, and likely later within our DCWW AMP8 framework within Wales.

Binnies offers you possibilities on an international scale with offices worldwide and projects completed in 100 plus countries. What’s more, you can work on exciting global projects regardless of where you are physically located. Whatever industries and technologies interest you, Binnies can get you there.

Binnies is expanding its planning capabilities following the award of Design and Construct contracts across England, Scotland and Wales. As a result, there is a requirement for the role of a Senior Planner to work on these exciting projects.

At Binnies we offer flexible/hybrid working patterns with flexibility on location.

About The Role

• Responsible for planning and project controls functions on individual projects and across a programme of works.
• Developing and maintaining the project programmes.
• Compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Reviewing and integrating supplier’s programmes.
• Critical Path Methodology and Float Monitoring.
• Identifying and evaluating the impact of Contractual issues related to programme e.g. Compensation Events, Claims and EOTs.
• Production of progress reports and identifying and communicating with the management team and client representatives.
• Able to lead, supervise, guide and support more junior planners.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive planning and project controls knowledge and experience.
• Experience of managing multiple projects forming a programme of works.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-discipline design, construct and commission projects, ideally in the Water Industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

The role is suitable for candidates with a background in Civil Engineering, or another related discipline. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge.

Desirable Requirements

• Design knowledge, and experience of developing design programmes.
• Water Industry Experience and practical knowledge - Water and Wastewater.
• NEC Contract knowledge.
• Earned Value Analysis methodologies.
• 4D modelling experience.
• Chartered Status.

Why Join Us Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.

We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years,

We have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life

balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid

working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working

environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.

The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with

Binnies.

About Us We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and

social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our

foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through

our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and

data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local

communities today and for generations to come.