Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior M&E Planner to be engaged on a permanent basis in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Principle Accountabilities:

Develop and maintain schedules for design / engineering / construction / commissioning
Develop and maintain progress databases
Progress reporting including production of Weekly and Monthly reports
Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis
Recording delay and disruption
Earned Value Management
Monitoring schedule performance and productivity
Site progress verification, including incorporating quality assessments
Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors
Preparation of tender schedules
Preparation of histograms
Leading planning meetings and weekly work planning systems
Resource / cash loading of schedules
Providing data for payment applications
Completing contract review reports
Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports
Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions
Nature and Scope:

Meets daily with the whole team to review programme and agree activities
Involved with the team in decision making and problem solving
Ensure planning meetings are led effectively, are focussed and productive
Listens to every member's views and aims at consensus decisions
Is committed to the team and cares for every member
Continuously seeks ways to improve performance, is open to and adopts new ideas
Understands the needs and aspirations of all team members
Has the courage to do what is right and required, never compromise goals
Displays a "can-do" attitude and enthusiasm
Demonstrates commitment to the organisation, its mission, vision, values and goals
Creates meaning and challenge for team members in the workplace
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:

A good analytical approach
Sound IT skills including Primavera P6, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Work on own initiative and proven ability to prioritise workload and problem solve
Self-motivated & able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Good Communication Skills including the ability to build good working relationships with other staff and other teams within UK Power Networks
Ability to chair meetings both with internal and external stakeholders
5+ previous experience of construction projects
Ideally a third level degree in a construction-related field
Proficient in all MS Office packages, with advanced level MS Excel
Excellent organisational and project planning skills
Excellent negotiation & problem-solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team & work on own initiative
Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment
Excellent communication skills
Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well within a friendly team
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