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VolkerWessels UKWe have a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner in the Southern Region of our Building Division.Location - Based at our head office in Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available.A full UK driving licence is essential.As a Senior Planner in our Building Division, you''ll play a pivotal role in both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, driving the success of projects ranging from £1M to £100M in Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health and Life Sciences and Defence sectors.Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project.What YouBe Doing

In this dynamic and influential role, you''ll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include:Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated ''bid winning'' tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance.Visiting sites regularly to provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges.Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place.Providing expert planning advice across multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence.About you

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced contractor environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. You''ll stand out if you:Bring proven experience in construction planning within the main contracting sector.Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between £1M and £100M.Are highly proficient in Asta Powerproject and ideally with experience with P6.Possess an understanding of JCT and NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning.Have a construction related qualification.Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.If your past experience doesn''t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.We offer a range of benefits, including:Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthdayPrivate medical carePensionLife AssuranceCycle to Work schemeShopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discountsTraining and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based trainingFamily friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefitsEmployee Assistance programmeMental health, physical health, and financial support24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directedVolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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Building Construction

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