Assistant Construction Planner

Purpose of the role

To assist the Construction Manager in all aspects of OHL construction Planning and Resourcing.

What will this role involve?

• To assist with the construction, planning and resourcing on all OLE construction works
• To assist in the control of management of works through price and programme
• Assist in preparing working schedules and rosters
• Ensure the day to day running of the OHLE department complies with Amey Rail Ltd Quality Management System and all Network Rail rules and regulations.
• To assist ensure that all OHLE department staff are issued with adequate PPE, Training and any relevant updates and briefings as necessary.
• Ensure that the OHLE department complies with all statutory and Network Rail rules and regulations with regard to hours worked, drugs and alcohol and medical fitness policies.
• Assist with the Safe System of Work Planning
• Develop site specific method statements and task briefs and help develop Work Package Plans
• Develop client relationships and business connections
• Manage work contracts, eg subcontractors
• Ensure client satisfaction with the service provided
• Collate relevant paperwork and store on the Amey server
• Ensure that only competent and fully certificated staff are used for duties on and off the railway infrastructure
• Carry out any other duties deemed to be within your competence to assist the smooth running of the department
• Attend meet and greet process as per Amey policy for delivery of machinery to and from site
• Supervise site walkouts where applicable

What are we looking for?

• In depth knowledge of CDM regulations
• Knowledge of OHL process
• Managing subcontractors
• People management
• Knowledge of industry regulations
• Planning and prioritising
• Resolving problems
• Conflict management
• First aid for electrical accidents
• In depth knowledge of Network Rail rules and regulations
• In depth knowledge of isolation requirements
• Geographical knowledge
• Meeting skills
• Report writing skills
• IT skills
• PTS
• COSS
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Influencing skills
• People management and development
• Self motivation
• Ability to use initiative
• Achieving results
• Risk Management
• Problem solving and decision making

About Amey

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. Our team of 16,000 provides consulting and infrastructure support services. We make a difference by designing, building, maintaining and investing in our country’s services and infrastructure including the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keeping schools safe and clean, managing the UK’s defence estate, safely escorting prisoners and keeping prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver key utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on. Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

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