Planning consultant

About Systech

Established in 1991, Systech International continues to grow providing responsive, high quality multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure and energy projects. Our team of over 500 professionals deliver services over the full lifespan of projects – from bid to handover – from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Role

We have several exciting opportunities available for Planning Consultants who are in a position to travel across the UK and have the flexibility to be away from home Monday to Friday. As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for preparing programmes at all stages of a project – from bid, to on-site progress to retrospective forensic for use in disputes. You will advise you on how to prepare contract compliant programmes, report progress on as-built programmes, manage critical path and float activities and the records to keep in case a claim situation arises. This is a consultancy role and you must therefore be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a client facing environment.

Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the delivery of professional assignments.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract requirements
• Maintenance of project records
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the client requirements
• Knowledge of all project planning techniques

Individual

• Ideally hold a degree in a construction related field
• A sound understanding of current construction methodologies
• Knowledge of current project planning techniques
• Good knowledge of contract conditions and law within the construction industry
• Good working knowledge of a variety of planning software (e.g. P6, Powerproject)
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Presentable and articulate
• Excellent organiser with proven time management skills

For more information on this role or to discuss our other current opportunities, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruit@systech-int.com