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Laing ORourke Principle Planner

START Date: 
July, 2007
I am a Principal Planner my responsibilities include the planning of a number of contracts either at the tender stage, pre-construction stage or onsite in construction.

In the tender stage I am accountable for the production of high level programmes, method statements for the work, site logistics diagrams and site phasing diagrams.

During the pre-construction phase I am responsible for the production of detailed programmes with design and procurement coordinated with the packages of work, ensuring the Client requirements are met.

When the jobs are on site I monitor them on a regular basis producing KPI’s where appropriate to provide feedback on current performance and data for future rate comparison. I am also responsible for attending the monthly Client meeting to report progress and provide specific reports to the Client’s requirements.

Further, I oversee the work of a number of planners in order to ensure they are working to correct procedures and to provide guidance where necessary.

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