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Senior Planner
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The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Chester, Hybrid
The Vacancy:
Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Senior Planner working within our Delivery group on UK Water Engineering and Construction projects, initially within the Binnies / WGM (bWGM) Joint Venture undertaking Design & Build projects for United Utilities, and likely later within our DCWW AMP8 framework within Wales.
Binnies offers you possibilities on an international scale with offices worldwide and projects completed in 100 plus countries. What’s more, you can work on exciting global projects regardless of where you are physically located. Whatever industries and technologies interest you, Binnies can get you there.
Binnies is expanding its planning capabilities following the award of Design and Construct contracts across England, Scotland, and Wales. As a result, there is a requirement for the role of a Senior Planner to work on these exciting projects.
At Binnies, we offer flexible/hybrid working patterns with flexibility on location.
About the Role:
- Responsible for planning and project controls functions on individual projects and across a programme of works.
- Developing and maintaining the project programmes.
- Compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
- Reviewing and integrating supplier’s programmes.
- Critical Path Methodology and Float Monitoring.
- Identifying and evaluating the impact of Contractual issues related to programme e.g. Compensation Events, Claims, and EOTs.
- Production of progress reports and identifying and communicating with the management team and client representatives.
- Able to lead, supervise, guide, and support more junior planners.
Essential Requirements:
- Extensive planning and project controls knowledge and experience.
- Experience of managing multiple projects forming a programme of works.
- Knowledge and experience of multi-discipline design, construct, and commission projects, ideally in the Water Industry.
- Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
The role is suitable for candidates with a background in Civil Engineering, or another related discipline. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge.
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Desirable Requirements:
- Design knowledge, and experience of developing design programmes.
- Water Industry Experience and practical knowledge – Water and Wastewater.
- NEC Contract knowledge.
- Earned Value Analysis methodologies.
- 4D modelling experience.
- Chartered Status.
Why Join Us:
Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.
We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years,
We have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry-leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.
The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with Binnies.
About Us:
We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable, and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation, and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
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Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognize that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Income Protection
- High Street Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Purchase
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mental Health Support
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Sectors
Environment
We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilizing digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders, and communities.
Water
We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move, and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water, and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.
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