At Bouygues UK we have ambitious growth plans for our construction sector and to support this we are offering opportunities in our planning team. As an Assistant Planner you will be based initially in Cambridge (approx. 6-8 months) on our Cavendish project (University of Cambridge’s) which bring together fifteen different research groups consists under one roof, covering 32,900 m2. Then you will move to our Oriel project – a new state-of-the-art eye care, research and education centre based in central London. In both roles you will be reporting into a Senior Planner.

Essential:

• Proven construction planning experience
• Ability to assist in the management of multiple project programmes running in parallel
• Demonstrate understanding of all aspects of development; design, procurement, construction (structure, architecture, services), commissioning
• Effective communication skills; ability to understand key issues and to listen and capture concerns of others
• Use of specialist planning software (one of the following : Powerproject, P6, , Asta, MS Project)
• Understanding of the key features of common forms of contract entered into in UK

Job Purpose and Scope:

• Assist the operation of a planning system in accordance with the planning procedures, providing a consistently high level of service.
• Assist the production teams with planning ensuring that the production teams are delivering the project time objectives.
• Assist in the development of whole life programmes integrating design, procurement and construction activities in both pre-construction and construction, logistics and preliminary items as required during the pre-construction phase.
• Working as part of either the pre-construction or production team, but with dual role as independent assessor of progress, giving confidence in project status to senior management
• Ensuring the company procedures and planning standards are being implemented
• Contributing to the capturing of output rates to ensure company database remains current and competitive
• Liaison with broader planning community, especially technical department
• Production of phasing and logistics plans to support bids

Why Bouygues UK:

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• pension scheme
• life insurance
• private medical insurance
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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