Planner

Job description / Role

My client is a large national build consultancy with focus on major construction builds. Due to continued growth they are now looking to hire an experienced Planner to work specifically in the Middle East.

Based out of their Dubai office, the Senior Planner will be required to provide planning support at tender and delivery phases on large construction developments across the education, commercial, residential and leisure sectors of construction.

We are looking for a positive, proactive and confident attitude together with the ability to analyse data, working both as an individual and as part of a team. Applicants must be able to demonstrate skills working on major construction projects up to at least 20m.

Duties will include:

Preparation of Tender and Construction Programmes
Producing contract programmes and reports as required by client and internal stakeholders
Resource & Cost Loading of these Programmes.
Application of Project and Activity Codings to enable production of "Construction Friendly" programmes and reports.
Production of Cash Flow Forecasts
Production of Outline Method Statements for submission with Tenders.
Periodic updating of programmes.
Recording and impacting into programs, Compensation Events, Early Warnings etc.
Production of monthly progress reports.
Work closely with project commercial team in producing financial reports and valuations

Requirements

In order to be considered for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria;

You will have an Degree within Civil Engineering
Experience using Primavera Planning Software
Proven experience delivering projects in the build sectors.
At least five years experience in a Planning role

Desirable Experience

Forensic Analysis
Delay Analysis

To be considered for the position of Senior Planner, please forward an up to date CV stating your notice period and salary requirements to Stephen Rafferty at Total Recruitment Group.

About the Company

We were formed in 1989 by two like-minded recruiters who believed that the market would benefit from a personalised approach when recruiting staff. With this in mind they structured their company with the aim of putting 'consulting' back into the recruitment industry. We genuinely listen to our candidates and clients and we always present the best options for both.

To this day the company prides themselves on the long-term relationships we have with a number of candidates and clients alike. We give guidance and support throughout what can seem like the most stressful time in your life, looking for a new job or searching for a new employee.

Total Recruitment Group believes these relationships are built and developed by providing solutions which aid and assist. We are firmly based within the Central belt of Scotland and can provide recruitment solutions, which are not, restricted geographically, allowing our experienced consultants to assist clients all over Scotland.