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Senior Planner

Job Description - Senior Planner

£500 - £600 p/shift (PAYE Umbrella)
VolkerStevin | Devonport Docks, Plymouth
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, SC-cleared Senior Planner to get involved with work down on Devonport Docks, and the framework long-term.
This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of major civil engineering works within a complex, highly regulated environment. Experienced Planners ready to progress into a senior role may also be considered.
The Role
Reporting to the Planning Manager and Project Lead, you will produce and maintain robust project programmes while working closely with the delivery team, client and supply chain.
Key responsibilities:
* Producing and maintaining tender and contract programmes
* Identifying programme scope, constraints and contractual requirements
* Developing construction sequences and methodologies
* Completing monthly updates, reports and programme submissions
* Leading collaborative planning sessions
* Monitoring progress, productivity and time-related risks
* Updating design and procurement schedules
* Managing change programmes and supporting programme recovery
* Identifying risks, opportunities and value-engineering alternatives
* Maintaining accurate as-built and performance data
About You
* Current SC clearance
* Strong planning experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
* Good knowledge of construction methods and sequencing
* Experience managing programme risk, change and recovery
* Sound commercial and contractual understanding
* Confident working with clients, project teams and supply-chain partners
* Relevant degree or HND desirable
* Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE advantageous
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Working Arrangement
* 4-5 days onsite initially (reducing to 3-4 shortly after starting)
* PAYE Umbrella engagement
* Competitive rate: £500 – £600 per shift
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional seeking a long-term freelance assignment on a significant infrastructure programme.
If you are available at short notice and looking to secure your next long-term contract, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Tyler Davies on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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