Job description

Who are we:

BIG Solutions are a specialist programme/scheduling consultant, who have been commissioned to work on a diverse range of projects across sectors covering corporate, government agencies and multinational organizations. These commissions have seen BIG Solutions manage and deliver controls services from initial project conception through to delivery and close out.

Who are we looking for:

A planner who has detailed knowledge and understanding of project management principles, delivery techniques and program management. You will have experience of driving schedules, understanding contract requirements and reporting methods. The role calls for the successful candidate to have a professional manner and ability to efficiently communicate with various stakeholders. You should be able to guide the resolution of issues and key risks to deliver projects.

You should have 5 years’ experience working as a planner within the construction sector.

What is the role.

Programme creation:

• Provide planning services in the preparation of programmes across various projects.
• Using specialist planning computer software including Asta PowerProject
• Calculating production outputs, draw up and present plans / programmes.
• Risk and opportunity analysis.
• Develop with the project team recovery strategies.
• Preparing logistics plans.
• Analysing sites & local environments to determine appropriate logistics solutions & resources.

Tender Process

• Assist with the development of tender documentation.
• Assess tender responses.

Programme monitoring

• Monitoring progress throughout the project comparing this with the planned programme.
• Work closely with the commercial team to exchange key information.
• Reporting findings & recommending solutions to recover delays.
• Recording relevant events for potential entitlement claims.
• Using graphics and narratives to reflect progress, event impacts and forecasts.

Other.

• Assist with the preparation of presentation material and presentations to various teams.