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Faisal Chikte

Summary

Senior Project Planner with over 12 years of experience in delivering high-value construction projects. Throughout my career, I have gained specialist experience in complex mixed-use, high-rise residential, educational, industrial, commercial and manufacturing sectors, spread over several tender and live projects with a total value of over £2.6bn.

I have worked on projects such as production studios, convention centres, car manufacturing and cable manufacturing facilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Planner

ISG
04.2022 - Current

Projects:

Sunset Studios, London (PCSA) (£560M)

JLR Halewood South Apron Extension (£60M)

XLCC Cable Manufacturing Facility, Scotland (PCSA) (£600M)

Grendon Springhill Prison, Aylesbury (PCSA) (£600M)


  • Led the planning and programme management of above projects during pre-construction and construction phases, overseeing the development of comprehensive project programmes encompassing all aspects of design, procurement and construction, commissioning and handover.
  • Prepared tender event programmes to facilitate subcontractor procurement.
  • Review risks and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation.
  • Produce construction logistics and methodology in close co-operation with the project team to effectively demonstrate construction techniques and sequencing.

Project Planner

John Sisk & Son
08.2018 - 03.2022

Projects:

The Mercian Broad Street, Birmingham (£110M), Construction

International Convention Centre, Wales (£90M): Construction


  • Provided support to the management team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities,
  • Led programme and planning management throughout pre-construction and construction phase, ensuring seamless coordination across all project activities. This included developing baseline contract programmes, target schedules, and project progress tracking systems.
  • Developed and delivered regular weekly and monthly reports to monitor and communicate progress and performance.

Assistant Planner

John Sisk & Son
12.2014 - 07.2018

Projects:

Manchester Life Silk Glass (£40M): Tender and Construction

Manchester Life Blossom Iron (£40M): Construction

Rathbone Market Phase 3 (£40M): Construction


  • Support planners, senior planners and the regional planner in planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities associated with the construction works.
  • Support in the development of the as-built programme, highlighting the programme deviation from the baseline programme.
  • Monitor the performance of the subcontractors and provide feedback to the project management team, including record keeping.

Executive Engineer

Sahara India
Aamby Valley City
06.2012 - 06.2013

Project:

The Hill Township Development spans across 10,000 acres and focuses on the construction of high-profile houses, each valued at over £400,000. The project aimed at delivering luxury homes while maintaining high standards in both construction quality and aesthetic appeal.


  • Close coordination with the construction manager in planning and controlling the required manpower, plant and equipment, materials and tools for the projects.
  • Supervised projects including in-house, and sub-contractors, ensuring that the work carried out adheres to the project’s quality standards and specifications. This also includes solving any technical issues that may arise during the construction process.
  • Review the structural details prior to implementation, evaluate the structural designs and explain the project specifications to the operatives.

Education

BEng Civil Engineering - undefined

Shivaji University, India

MSc/ PGCert/ PGDip Construction Management -

Nottingham Trent University, UK

Skills

  • Construction Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Broad Technical Expertise
  • Resource Planning & Allocation
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Progress Reporting & Dashboard
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Asta Powerproject
  • Synchro 4D Planning
  • Navisworks
  • SMSTS
  • First Aider
  • Fire Marshall
  • MCIOB

Timeline

Senior Planner

ISG
04.2022 - Current

Project Planner

John Sisk & Son
08.2018 - 03.2022

Assistant Planner

John Sisk & Son
12.2014 - 07.2018

Executive Engineer

Sahara India
06.2012 - 06.2013

BEng Civil Engineering - undefined

Shivaji University, India

MSc/ PGCert/ PGDip Construction Management -

Nottingham Trent University, UK
Faisal Chikte