Senior Planner

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 22,000 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our growing team as a Senior Planner at Egis.  As a key role on the Project, the Senior Planner is responsible for carrying out planning duties across the Old Oak Common project for MEP packages as guided by the Lead Planner.

The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust control of the programme. This includes providing active support to the project and programme team in all planning and reporting activities. This role would suit a collaborative individual with great leadership and communication skills who enjoys multi-tasking, loves a busy working environment and thrives under pressure. The role has the following parameters, working in tandem with our Project Controls and Planning team:

This Old Oak Common Station Project role requires a site presence of 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the scope and work breakdown structure for the different parts of the delivery programme, including the capture of key assumptions.
• Work closely with the Project Controls / Planning team to ensure that the programme, budget and risk baselines are consistent and integrated.
• Support the Head of Planning in making timely submissions of Clause 32 programmes
• Manage and control the programme comments made by the main Contractor and ensure timely close out.
• Produce and submit Programme communications on CEMAR and manage the regular follow up discussions with the main Contractor to ensure we maintain an Accepted Programme throughout the duration of the project.
• Liaise with the Design Team and ensure design deliverables are managed and tracked regularly on the programme including the impact on procurement and construction.
• Liaise with the Quality & Assurance team on a continuous basis and ensure hand over deliverables are managed and tracked regularly in the programme. • Align the technical and construction Assurance processes to the programme and track and control deliverables.
• Implement Earned Value Analysis (EVA) by integrating cost and programme parameters.
• Coordinate with the commercial team and align on the Key Performance Indicators including SPI and CPI. Provide critical analysis when deviation from the baseline occurs.
• Carry out time impact assessment for the changes in accordance to clause 62 of the contract and the change control process.
• Able to manage and chair a programme workshop to review time impact assessments with the wider team and propose mitigation measures.
• Able to integrate the Tender Event Schedule with the programme and implement logic reflecting procurement relationship with design and construction. Track long lead items from the programme including any impact to the budget, Target Price and installation.
• Update Programme for Actual progress on site in line with the Site Shift Reports.  

• Previous experience in building construction, MEP experience is a plus. (railway stations preferred)
• Experience in a Senior Planning position
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering major projects within a contractor environment.
• Excellent people management and development skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and methodical working style.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude.

Desirable :

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering or a related field
• Chartered project manager or similar and member of a related professional body
• Rail sector knowledge

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.