Senior Project Planner

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard , we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positiv ity are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are looking to appoint an Senior Project Programmer to be based in one of our UK wide offices.

Are you driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously develop your professional skills?

Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals ?

Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

Youwill play a vital role in supporting the Programme Controls Lead by drivingprogramming and planning functions. Your expertise will be essential to thenational project management team as they prepare, interpret, and effectivelypresent construction project schedules. By providing technical support onprogramming issues to all disciplines within the business, you will enhancecollaboration and efficiency. Additionally, you will assist the projectmanagement team in refining and developing the client's brief from inception tocompletion, with a strong focus on optimising construction project programming.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Support the PM team within several typical project management functions: Co-ordination of the design process programmes, change management and assist in oversight and control of the project - both pre- and post-contract.
• Provide programming support as required on resource and cash flow management.
• With a member of the PM team or the Programme Controls Lead, attend meetings with the client and stakeholders and prepare records or minutes if required, or update project programmes according to outcomes of the meetings.
• Assist the PM team to prepare and issue reports, with particular reference to providing a project programme formatted to suit the clients requirements.
• Assist the PM team and participate in, risk, value and opportunities management, including supporting the facilitation of workshops attended by the client, stakeholders, and project team - including contractors, sub-contractors, and the supply chain.
• With a member of the PM team or the Programme Controls Lead, attend meetings with the client and stakeholders and prepare records or minutes if required, or update project programmes according to outcomes of the meetings.
• Assist the PM team to prepare and issue reports, with particular reference to providing a project programme formatted to suit the clients requirements.
• Assist the PM team and other business disciplines in the development of new business opportunities through the preparation and presentation of work bid information.
  Please note you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role, noting that the clearance process can take several months.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Senior Project Programmer will have:

• The ability to be able to obtain and maintain a fully SC security clearance.
• Extensive experience in a relevant position within the construction industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6 and Asta based on experience in live and complex project environments.
• A strong understanding of IT and related software, particularly Microsoft Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint.
• The full intention to progress to full membership status in a construction-related professional body (such as RICS or CIOB).

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team .

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

Were committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working Hybrid model

• Career and Professional Development

• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities

• Employee Discount Scheme

• Eyecare Scheme

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan

• Professional subscriptions

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

• Stakeholder pension

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

Were committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at Well be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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