Project Planner

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for a project or portfolio of projects (regional / sectoral)
• Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP
• Reporting to Planning Department
• Reporting to Business Unit / Project Management
• Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / commissioning
• Developing and maintaining progress databases
• Progress reporting
• Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis
• Earned Value Management systems
• Monitoring schedule performance and productivity
• Auditing progress on site
• Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors
• Preparation of tender schedules
• Preparation of histograms
• Supporting weekly workface planning systems
• Resource / cash loading of schedules
• Providing data for payment applications
• Completing contract review reports
• Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports
• Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions
• Recording delay and disruption
• Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes
• Travelling to projects in order to carry out the above, if required
• Training staff, if required
• Covering Senior Project Planner responsibilities when required
• All other duties associated with role

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Ability to carry out the roles and responsibilities as defined above
• Background in construction-related degree or trade
• 5+ years' experience in Project Planning of large construction projects
• Excellent IT and software skills (including Oracle P6 and Excel)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Proven ability to work within strict deadlines
• Knowledge of and commitment to Health & Safety

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.