Planner

Are you an experienced project planner who enjoys working with delivery teams to solve problems and keep complex projects on track?

Join YTL Construction UK as a Project Planner (Capital Delivery). You will provide technical planning support across a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects, working at both the project and programme levels.

You will work with Project Managers, Designers, Environmental, Commercial and Construction teams on projects delivered by YTL Infrastructure and through external partners under NEC4 contractual arrangements.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will develop, maintain and analyse design and construction schedules. You will help delivery teams understand progress, risks, constraints and the actions needed to protect key dates.

You'll work collaboratively to:

• develop, maintain and review project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• identify and challenge the critical path, programme risks, constraints, opportunities and dependencies
• provide technical planning support and advise delivery teams on delay mitigation options
• maintain programme data dates and support the agreed monthly reporting cycle
• support baseline management and change control, including Regulatory and Practical Completion dates
• review and respond to external programme revisions in line with NEC4 processes
• produce clear programme reports, lookaheads, milestone variance information and Power BI reporting
• attend site and project meetings to review progress and keep construction programmes up to date.

The role includes travel to sites and offices across the Wessex Water region, with opportunities for hybrid working where appropriate.

What you'll need

You'll be an organised and collaborative planner who can manage several priorities, communicate clearly and use programme information to support sound project decisions.

You will have:

• experience in a project delivery, engineering, infrastructure or construction environment
• practical knowledge of planning and scheduling across the project lifecycle
• working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, or similar project management software
• experience of reviewing programmes and understanding critical path, baselines, progress and variance
• working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme requirements
• an HNC or equivalent engineering qualification
• strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.

Knowledge of water supply, wastewater networks, treatment or wider utilities infrastructure would be beneficial.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.