Project Planner

Posted 10 October 2024
Salary Competitive
LocationEssex
Job type Permanent
Sectors Built EnvironmentBuilding Services
ReferenceBH-37285
Contact NameEdward Longman

Job description

Planner
Building Services / Construction
Principal Contractor
Essex / Hybrid Working
PAYE or Freelance (£ is open, DOE)

A multi-disciplinary, Building Services led Principal Contractor requires a Planner to work on a significant Data Centre project in Essex.

This company has a truly excellent reputation, working on really interesting projects and boasting an average employee retention rate of six years - way higher than industry average.

They believe this is down to flexibility and trust, clear and concise progression and succession planning, and significantly investing in the training and development of staff, both internally and externally.

Working for a Principal Contractor, you'll be responsible for both the MEP and CSA elements of the scheme, working closely with the project delivery team.

This opportunity is available on both a PAYE and freelance basis.

Why is this a good opportunity?
  • The company embraces flexible / hybrid working and there is a strong trust culture within the business.
  • They specialise in truly interesting and technically challenging projects in an interesting sector
  • Excellent in-house engineering capability and various Business Units that most Building Services companies don’t have.
  • The company is being lined-up for several more contracts in the region through the same client, which would secure work until around 2028.
  • A competitive benefits package is on offer – see below

Some of your duties will include:
  • Leading planning services as an important part of the project team, from project conception to completion
  • Liaison with clients and external planning stakeholders, leading programme meetings and coming up with solutions for any changes
  • Set up programmes, making sure there are auditable trails
  • Coming up with innovative ideas and solutions to the project delivery team
  • Identifying and coming up with solutions for project risks
  • Putting key milestones in place for various project stages

Employment benefits:

  • Car Allowance
  • Travel Expenses covered
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Life Assurance / Death in Service
  • Company discounts
  • Bonus scheme

Please contact Edward.longman@peoplegroup.com