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Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning?
Are you able to effectively manage your own workload and produce highly detailed contract programmes? Do you possess the ability to use your experience to influence key decisions to positively impact project outcomes?
If any of the above are true, we would like to hear from you!
McCann are seeking to expand our Planning Team, with a Planner located at our Brentwood office to oversee and manage all our Southern-based schemes. This is a strategically important role, working with some of our most valued clients within the UK. You will be responsible for the creation and management of all Contract programmes & Tender bids within our Southern Division, working under our Southern Area Contracts Manager and Head of Planning.
Essential Criteria:
Who we are looking for:
- Proven experience working as a Planner within the construction or civil engineering sector.
- Demonstrable expertise in utilising Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project planning software.
- Strong technical understanding of Civil & Electrical engineering build elements (including drainage, kerbing, motorway technology, street lighting, and traffic signals).
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contract mechanisms, specifically the Clause 62 / Impacted Programme process and Compensation Events.
- Ability to build a logic-linked programme completely from first principles based on Works Information, specifications, drawings, and models.
Role and Responsibilities:
What your role will include:
- Programme Development: Developing and managing project programmes under the NEC form of contract from first principles (Tender through to Commissioning & Handover) on both P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Contractual Documentation: The draft and submission of compliant Clause 31 and Clause 32 submissions to the client.
- Programme Management: Regularly updating programmes and creating Clause 62/Impacted programmes in response to Compensation Events (CEs) and other changes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to provide updates on the programme and key milestones.
- Progress Monitoring & Delay Mitigation: Monitoring the progress of works, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Change Control: Tracking and controlling all changes to the project delivery programme.
- Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key teams such as estimating, site, design, construction, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Delivery Process Understanding: Possessing a strong understanding of the end-to-end project delivery process.
- Change Impact Assessment: Identifying and assessing the impact of potential changes on project timelines and plans, communicating these changes effectively, as well as producing mitigation strategies to ensure project delivery remains on track.
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Why Join us:
We know hard work deserves recognition! That’s why at J McCann & Co Limited; we offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees including:
- Company Car or up to £450 monthly allowance.
- Discounted gym membership: to support your wellbeing.
- Working arrangements: The role will be a mix of office and site-based, depending on business/scheme needs. (Based at our Brentwood Office)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for your wellbeing through our EAP programme including Cycle to work scheme, SmartTech, Doctor Line – 24hour GP service.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays for well-deserved breaks.
- Financial wellbeing: Take control of your finances with our financial wellness programs and tools.
- Investment in your career: Develop your skills and advance your career with our professional development opportunities including enrolment on apprenticeships.
- Invest in your community: Take advantage of paid volunteer days and become a STEM ambassador to give back and grow professionally.
- Death in service offering: up to three times your annual salary.
- Pension plan: Enjoy peace of mind for your future with our company pension scheme.
You'll be challenged, inspired, and part of something truly transformative working on the UK’s most iconic infrastructure projects.
J McCann & Co Limited: Shaping Britain's Infrastructure
For over four decades, J McCann & Co Limited Ltd has been a driving force in the UK's civil and electrical engineering landscape. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions for both public and private sectors, from bustling roads and high-speed rail to world-class airports.
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Our commitment to excellence shines through in every project. We blend deep industry expertise with innovative technologies to create solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations. As a leading specialist in street lighting, traffic signals, and communication systems, we're at the forefront of designing and building the infrastructure that powers our nation.
With a dedicated team of skilled professionals and a robust fleet of specialised equipment, we tackle even the most complex challenges head-on. We're proud of our strong safety record and our commitment to sustainability, building a better future for our communities.
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We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements, we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Please contact hr@jmccann.co.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
J McCann & Co Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental leave, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
In line with our Social Value commitment guaranteed interview to qualified candidates from specified underrepresented groups.
As an employee, you have the right to:
- A workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bullying
- Inclusive practices and behaviour in the workplace
- Equal access to benefits and conditions
- Fair allocation of workloads
- Competitive merit-based selection processes for recruitment and promotion
- Accessible processes to deal with work-related complaints and grievances
HEALTH & SAFETY
Every employee is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace and has a duty to report any issues or perceived risks to their line manager in the first instance or the Health and Safety department.
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