MJ Quinn
Construction Project Planner
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MJ Quinn Energy Department - Construction Project Planner
MJ Quinn Energy Department is seeking a Construction Project Planner responsible for compiling, coordinating internal timelines, and managing subcontractor programmes to provide and continuously update comprehensive programmes for complex construction projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed plans for all project phases, progressively integrating contractor and service provider schedules into the overall project plans.
- Ensure that all programmes comply with contractual and project requirements.
- Monitor project schedules from consent through to handover, identifying key milestones and highlighting critical path activities.
- Maintain risk registers for all projects within the portfolio.
- Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers—closely monitoring contractor schedules and reports. Identify and analyse potential delays, proposing corrective or mitigation actions.
- Produce planning reports for monthly management meetings and other project control purposes.
- Identify and implement project planning processes and procedures, including regular reporting on planning developments and overall progress.
- Maintain accurate programme records and project history documentation.
- Coordinate project planning systems and tools, including onboarding and training of new users.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis as part of periodic cost and schedule risk reviews.
- Maintain an overview of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project, ensuring updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify programme risks and develop contingency plans where appropriate.
- Provide background information for delay notices and requests for extension of time.
- Produce progress reports and forecasts.
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Candidate Requirements
- Familiarity with NEC contract requirements in relation to programme.
- 5+ years’ experience as a planner in complex projects within the construction / renewable energy sector.
- Proven experience managing risk processes, risk assessments, and risk registers.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Project.
- Strong coordination and management skills across multiple departments.
- Ability to work to fixed monthly timelines.
- Degree in construction management, project management, comparable subject, and relevant experience as project planner on construction sites.
- High level of proficiency in MS Project and MS Office programmes.
- Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and produce it in a clear and logical format.
- Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to take a confident and diplomatic approach with colleagues, contractors, the customer, and senior managers.
- Basic knowledge of construction HSSE requirements and UK CDM regulations.
- Full UK Driving license and willingness to travel.
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Diversity Statement
MJ Quinn’s are committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, disability, or gender and are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
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