Project Planner

We have an exciting new opportunity at PCE for a Project Planner to work as part of our Preconstruction team.
The Project Planner will be responsible for all aspects of PCE planning activity across the PCE business.
SummaryContract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Preconstruction
Competitive remuneration package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension
Life cover
Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discretionary bonus
LocationThis is a hybrid role, and work should be carried out where it will have the most impact for PCE and our project delivery. That will include at our Head Office, the project site, client design offices, factories or at home.
RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead PCE planning activity through all project stages, tender to completion.Develop project managers' skills in planning, monitoring, and tracking.Planning SpecificCreate and manage tender programmes and outputs with the business development team.Create and manage preconstruction Stage 3 programmes, resources, and outputs with the preconstruction team.Create and manage Stage 4 to 6 project delivery programmes, resources, and outputs with the preconstruction team.Monitor PM and PCM control of project programmes, ensuring they are monitored and managed weekly to the correct standard.Monitor DD and DM control of design programmes, ensuring they are monitored and managed weekly to the correct standard.Ensure design change, IRS, and RFIs are correctly recorded and managed on all programmes.Manage PCE master project delivery programme linking all project activity across the PCE business.Review digital systems and ensure they are in accordance with reported programme status.Monitor and track resource activity across PCE preconstruction/design teams and (where applicable) external design partners.Develop strong lasting relationships with the client planning teams. Create confidence in PCE and our project team.Effective and clear communication of all programme activities and their logic/constraints to all members of the PCE team.Hold weekly project planning meetings with PCE project teams, review work completed and planned work, ensuring we have one plan and total clarity.Support the commercial function with all programme updates, ensuring there are no surprises internally and with the client, and ensure all are communicated correctly and on time regarding any programme updates.Attend all project team meetings to review project progress and performance.Attend design meetings as necessary to review design progress and performance.ReportingIssue weekly internal programme master report, provide status updates, outline critical blockers, resource problems, etc.Report weekly on planned vs actual resource activity for PCE preconstruction/design teams and (where applicable) external design partners.Quality & StandardsEnsure all programmes and tracking outputs for all projects conform to the same PCE quality standards and benchmarks.Ensure all data is accurate and consistent in all reports, holding project teams accountable for the accuracy of their information.Hold yourself accountable for all information 'right first time'.REQUIRED SKILLSDeveloping and supporting multiple project teams' planning activity.Managing the project planning process using commercial, design, manufacture, construction, and completion expertise.Supporting, understanding, and advising our client project teams on programme-related issues.Ensuring the consistency and flow of the programme through the whole business process, ensuring all stakeholders buy into the plan, promoting awareness of the plan.Acting with professionalism and integrity always.Displaying and promoting PCE's leadership core values: Humble, Hungry, Honest & Smart.Promoting the Company in a professional manner, in line with PCE values at all times.PCE will deliver great results through great leadership.
PCE will work effectively: individually, as team PCE, and with partners.
PCE will take pride in our abilities and what we deliver.
PCE will be positive and will act with integrity.
PCE will always work safely.
About PCEPCE Ltd is an employee-owned, forward-thinking superstructure and façade construction specialist, delivering HybriDfMA 'system build' solutions on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the UK. PCE is driven to provide our client partners with the best value, construction speed, and the highest levels of safety and quality throughout our project delivery. We are a business that strives to deliver the best in everything we do and don't accept second best.
Our people are our partners. Not only is PCE a company equally owned by our people through our Employee Ownership Trust, but we also believe in the power of employee voice. Our philosophy of engagement, involvement, and participation means our people help make the decisions that define our identity, drive our business, and shape our future, and we all share responsibility for the continued success of PCE as well as the rewards that may come with it. We are proud of our innovation, excellent health and safety standards, and numerous best-in-field awards, including the RIBA Stirling award. Visit to find out more about us.
PCE has also made it onto the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards list!
Why PCE?In addition to the great benefits that come with being an employee-owned business, PCE has many reasons why we stand out:
Positive and motivated workforce through the eyes of our employee partners.A family-feel culture.Champions of employee engagement, employee voice, and employee-driven change.Competitive remuneration package.Career progression opportunities.Full induction programme, with continued support and ongoing training.Commitment to continuous improvement governed by innovation, sustainability, and advanced digital techniques.Our PeopleWe are proud of the working environment we have created, which allows our people, teams, and business to thrive. We want candidates with the right attitudes, behaviours, and work ethic to be a part of the successful team at PCE, as we believe that great teams are made up of a diverse blend of strengths, backgrounds, views, and experiences. If you are hungry, reliable, have a positive attitude, and are a self-developer, we would love to welcome you to our team!
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK.
All applications processed for legitimate recruitment purposes only.
PCE Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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