Job Title: Planner - Highways

Location: Bristol (Aust)

Full Time on Site / Permanent

Remit: Highways & Structures Maintenance

We are recruiting for a Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking to recruit a Planner for their Highways & Structures Maintenance Contract in Bristol.

About the Job:

In this role, you will assist the Programme Manager on a Highways England Maintenance and Response contract in the execution of their duties and act upon their behalf as directed and support the Programme Manager in the promotion of the partnering ethos to provide a working environment of co-operation, trust, respect, open communication and honesty. Deliver or exceed the Company's agreed financial expectation for the project's portfolio in terms of value, margin and cash.

What You'll Do:

* Arrange and chair meetings between the Contractor, the Client, and their contractors for optimal Road Space sharing during Maintenance and scheme works.
* Prepare monthly financial and progress reports for Client submission.
* Ensure Maintenance Contractors competence and adequate resourcing for Health and Safety.
* Adhere to necessary Quality Management and Health and Safety documentation.
* Ensure compliance with Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations and manage Health and Safety Plan (Construction Phase) and Health and Safety File.
* Monitor maintenance works progress and develop action plans for delays.
* Promote innovation introduction.
* Assist and coordinate activities of Specialist Contractors through regular construction phase meetings.
* Liaise with Operations Manager to align decisions with quality, safety, program, and financial goals.
* Manage service record updates and recording.
* Ensure staff qualifications, experience, and training in relevant disciplines, identifying necessary training.
* Support Programme Managers in collecting data for Key Performance Indicators and preparing Measurement Reports.
* Understand Road Space Booking Requirements and comply with Chapter 8.
* Liaise with Programme Manager for works coordination and integration.
* Monitor financial performance, provide monthly reports, and explain variations.
* Ensure WIP conversion via prompt invoicing.
* Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Assurance regulations.
* Perform line management duties as needed.
* Ensure team adherence to company principles and processes.
* Conduct weekly reviews with Activity Managers/project teams.
* Ensure contracts are in place before work starts, including subcontracts and purchase orders.
* Approve expenditures within delegated authority limits.
* Manage, develop, coach, and motivate project team employees.
* Maintain and develop key client contacts to seize future business opportunities.
* Support new business development through client management and tenders.
* Ensure Programmes are current and up to date.

What You'll Bring:

* Possess the expertise to identify and resolve issues, offering effective solutions.
* Previous Routine Maintenance experience (preferred).
* Managing, planner and organising projects.
* Risk management skills.
* Managing change successfully.
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
* Help to develop other team members.
* Adaptable and flexible attitude to situations.
* Commercial awareness.
* Environmental Awareness for Managers.
* Primavera EPPM (desirable)
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

To discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call to:

[email protected]

Quoting reference number: #CODPLANBR26625

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