Alternative Heat Ltd

Senior Project Planner Application Deadline: 1 July 2025 Department: Contracts Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Alternative Heat Head Office Reporting To: Project Director Description The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. Role Overview A Senior Project Planner plays a pivotal role in the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. Job Title Senior Project Planner Location Banbridge Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to Senior Production Manager Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using tools like MS Project, or similar. Analyze project scope, deliverables, and milestones to create realistic project timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project inputs and ensure planning accuracy. Identify critical path activities, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies. Regularly update schedules and progress, reflecting changes in project scope or delivery dates. Prepare and present reports on project status, forecasted completions, and variances. Assist in developing resource allocation plans and capacity forecasts. Provide planning guidance and mentorship to junior planners and project team members as required. Ensure alignment of project timelines with contract requirements and client expectations. Support project change management processes with schedule impact assessments. Participate in risk and opportunity reviews, offering planning insights. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Criteria Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, preferably in engineering, construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, or similar industries. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software. Strong understanding of project controls and planning methodologies. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of industry standards such as PMI, AACE, or similar certifications is an advantage. Desirable Criteria A Master's degree (MSc) in Project Management or Construction Planning is advantageous but not essential. Professional Certification is desirable e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ. Membership of Professional Body.e.g. Full or Associate Membership with APM. Chartered status (ChPP) Benefits Full in-house training and career development opportunities. Competitive pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Health cash plan. Full access to smart wellbeing platform. Annual flu vaccine Free annual health check during working hours. Annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Lavish Long service awards Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee. Electric vehicle charging ports Full access to car emergency kit. Annual Christmas raffle Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise Secure, free onsite parking. Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.

Senior Production Manager Application Deadline: 4 July 2025 Department: Production Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Alternative Heat Head Office Reporting To: Project Director Description The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. Role Overview Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee our production processes and operations at our Banbridge head office. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production workflows, maintaining high standards of quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Job Title Senior Production Manager Location Banbridge, Co. Down Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to Head of Operation Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee daily production operations to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. Capacity overview, establish current capacity levels, set future targets, provide daily/weekly reports Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources and meeting production targets. Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address any issues or delays. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment. Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain high standards of product quality. Lead and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement and logistics, to ensure smooth operations Staff Recruitment & retention, sourcing labourer's / skilled operatives / Material planners and supervisors Analyse production data and generate reports for senior management. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices. Lean Manufacturing, input lean manufacturing process, to automate and streamline our process, reduce handling and down time. Prepare a monthly presentation to Senior Management on production levels, forecast workload and facilities requirements. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Criteria: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a production or operations management role, preferably in the heating or manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Knowledge of production planning and quality control principles. Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Benefits Full in-house training and career development opportunities. Competitive pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Health cash plan. Full access to smart wellbeing platform. Annual flu vaccine Free annual health check during working hours. Annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Lavish Long service awards Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee. Electric vehicle charging ports Full access to car emergency kit. Annual Christmas raffle Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise Secure, free onsite parking. Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.