Project Planner

Freelance Project Planner - Immediate Start - Long Term Work - Concrete Structures - Kings Cross

Arcona Group are seeking a high-caliber Freelance Construction Project Planner for a major project in the Kings Cross area of London, this is without a doubt one of the capitals most high profile projects. The assignment will be for a leading Tier 1 UK structures business

The Project

The project is a major 1,000,000 sq ft Commercial and Leisure project in a high-profile, logistically challenging area of Central London.

My client are the Civils and Concrete contractor for this long term project which could see their package rise to £100m.

The Role

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes using ASTA Powerproject.
• Plan and coordinate construction activities across concrete and civil engineering packages.
• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, identifying delays, critical path issues and potential risks.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, engineers and subcontractors to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Prepare and update progress reports, programme forecasts and recovery plans where required.
• Identify and assess delays, variations and changes to the programme, supporting the preparation and assessment of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Assist with the preparation, review and substantiation of contractual claims and delay analysis.
• Manage and monitor contractual programme obligations under JCT contracts, with experience of NEC contracts also desirable.
• Provide programme updates and communicate key milestones, risks and dependencies to project stakeholders.
• Support the development of mitigation strategies to minimise delays and maintain project deadlines.
• Ensure programmes accurately reflect site activities, resource requirements and construction sequencing.
• Work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams to support effective project and contractual management.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Planner within the construction industry, ideally specialising in concrete and civil engineering. The position would suit an individual that has worked for concrete subcontractors previously.
• Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject.
• Experience working with JCT contracts; knowledge of NEC contracts is also required.
• Experience in delay analysis, contractual claims and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments would be highly advantageous.
• A background working for a concrete or civil engineering contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and programme management.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

Rate / Duration

My client will pay £400-£450pd via Ltd Company or CIS.

There is long term work for the right person, We are looking for someone who is committed to a long term assignment due to the hgih profile project

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