Kenneth Benson

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ABOUT KENNETH BENSON

Kenneth Benson - Senior project planner - Structure Tone. An experienced planning manager with over 25 years experience, affording me the knowledge of the client’s needs to effectively plan projects from inception to completion.A determined and self-motivated individual, with a strong work ethic and proven ability to plan both large and small projects. Excellent at problem solving, a good communicator and capable of working to and achieving deadlines.Proficient in the use of various programming software, including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and Microsoft project. Currently working as a Senior planner for Structure Tone London, delivering a large scale infrastructure and fit out project on Canary Wharf.20••••25 Business Unit Planning Lead- Mace Fit Out + Retrofit. 20••••24 Planning Manager for the Major Projects fit out division of ISG. Planning the works on various projects which included government buildings, law firm offices, large investment bank office fitout, tech giant office fitout to sqft building in Battersea. Value range £20m - £150m+.20••••19 The Lead Planner on a £200m office fit out in Central London for a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Responsible for all planning and project control functions, client reporting on a monthly basis and change control. Also responsible for City of London and supply chain coordination.20••••16 Senior Planning Manager on the Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 commercial projects contract at Heathrow. This project was a collection of around forty high profile interlinked retail fit out and commercial projects. The role encompassed, presentation to the Client of month end reporting in the form of a cost and resource loaded progressed programme supported by a populated project controls submission. £30m+.20••••15 Senior Planning Manager on the Heathrow Terminal 2 Phase 1 Baggage programme. £60m+I will bring to any employer a proven ability to plan and manage both large and small projects effectively. This combined with my extensive experience gives any employer the confidence in my ability to plan the works in a safe and structured manner with minimal impact to operations.QualificationsLevel 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management – Planning (QCF)Black CSCS card holder.