Construction Planner

Inform3 Recruitment; Ballymoney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Construction Programmer to join their team in Armagh. The successful candidate will oversee planning and programming for various projects, contribute to tender submissions, and ensure timely project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with ASTA PowerProject, a background in main contracting, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Planner.
• Strong communication skills to foster relationships across management levels.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed tender programmes and resource-loaded programmes.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports for contract meetings.

Skills

Project Planning Techniques

Communication

Mentoring

Innovation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Primavera P6

Job description

INFORM3 Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a Main Contractor for:

Job Title – Construction Programmer

Project – Building & Fit Out

Job Location – Armagh

Salary – £45K - £55K +

About the Company

Construction Planner role role with large and reputable Main Contractor who just secured multiple projects across Northern Ireland, Mainland UK and ROI.

My client is committed to the highest standards of safety, quality & sustainability with an earned reputation for delivering outstanding quality projects which meet and exceed their client’s expectations. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a project coordination and planning team to support our construction teams and enhance the programming capabilities using latest techniques and software.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective planning and programming systems on a variety of construction projects with the support of long established and experienced contracts teams. Highly competitive salary and package.

The Role

• Preparation of detailed tender programmes following thorough review of all tender documentation, highlighting any constraints and risks to completion timelines.
• Compile resource loaded programmes and present resources histograms.
• Assist in the preparation of project construction methodology & sequencing technical submissions.
• Accompany the tendering team on site visits to appraise new projects as part of the tender bid process.
• Upon successful tender award, develop base line Master Programmes in conjunction with the project team, including the sequence of operations and dependencies including all resource and procurement requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and track construction progress at agreed intervals.
• Assist the site team in the preparation of Progress Reports for Contract Meetings.
• Efficiently report on progress to senior management.
• Support & train teams on programming tools, techniques and software.
• Continually review & improve the company programming policies.
• Undertake any other duties and projects allocated, which are within the individual's sphere of knowledge, experience or competency.

Requirements

• Must have a good knowledge of current project planning techniques.
• Ideally from a main contractor background, onsite experience a distinct advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a dedicated Project Planner.
• ASTA Power Project Experience essential, experience using Primavera P6 an advantage.
• A strong communicator, able to build positive working relationships, internally/externally across all levels of management with an aptitude to mentor and train.
• Innovative by sharing ideas and challenging standard practices.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Minimum degree level qualification in a relevant degree.

For any additional information on the role, please contact Tanya McCann at Inform3 Recruitment.

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