Construction Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Death in Service

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is representing a specialist main contractor near Chichester seeking a Construction Planner. Hybrid working, UK and overseas projects, and a strong progression path are on offer. Salary £55,000 - £60,000 DOE with a comprehensive benefits package and annual 37.5-hour week.

As Construction Planner, you will own project programmes, develop baselines, monitor progress and work with PMs, pre-construction teams and leaders to drive delivery across diverse schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning construction projects.
• Ability to develop baseline programmes and look-ahead schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update construction programmes for allocated projects.
• Develop baseline programmes and revised schedules with project teams.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and critical path activities.
• Produce look-ahead programmes and milestone forecasts for site coordination.
• Support tender programmes and bid submissions.
• Assess programme impact of variations and changes and escalate issues.

Skills

Construction planning

Microsoft Project

Logic-linked programmes

Programme management

Stakeholder liaison

Tender planning

NEC contracts knowledge

Security clearance SC/DV

Education

APM Project Planning and Controls qualification

Professional membership (APM/CIOB)

Tools

Microsoft Project

NEC contracts

Job description

Position: Construction Planner

Location: Chichester, West Sussex & UK Sites (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing a specialist main contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Construction Planner to join their growing delivery team.

The company delivers technically complex construction projects across the UK and internationally, specialising in secure and defence-related environments for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients. Projects typically range from £250k to £8m, offering exposure to a varied portfolio of challenging schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Planner to take ownership of project programmes across a diverse range of schemes, working closely with project managers, pre-construction teams and senior leadership. The role offers involvement in both live project delivery and tender planning, with the opportunity to contribute to projects in the UK and overseas. The position also offers a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team environment and long‑term career development.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme offering up to 10% plus an outperformance bonus
• Private medical cover following successful probation
• Hybrid working opportunities, with time split between the Chichester office and UK project sites
• Optional overseas project visits
• Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit
• Financial advisor support
• Annual roving parking permit for Chichester
• Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Opportunity to contribute to a charity of your choice
• 37.5-hour working week

Construction Planner Position Overview

• Prepare, maintain and update logic-linked construction programmes for allocated projects
• Develop baseline programmes, supporting narratives and revised schedules in collaboration with project teams
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, identifying delays, critical path activities and key milestones
• Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and milestone forecasts to support site coordination
• Support project teams in identifying programme risks and developing recovery and mitigation plans
• Assist the pre-construction team with tender programmes, construction sequencing and bid submissions
• Assess the programme impact of variations, delays and changes, escalating significant issues where required
• Liaise with project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners regarding programme matters
• Attend programme review meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks and actions required
• Maintain accurate programme records and ensure planning information is consistent with agreed project reporting standards

Construction Planner Position Requirements

• Previous planning experience within the construction, engineering or infrastructure sector
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, including logic links, baseline programmes and progress updates
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme management and project delivery
• Experience producing and maintaining project programmes, analysing critical paths and monitoring progress
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills
• Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with project teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage programme updates and deadlines across multiple projects
• Eligible for or currently holding UK Security Clearance at SC or DV level
• Experience within defence, secure environments or critical infrastructure would be advantageous
• Previous involvement in tender planning or bid programmes would be beneficial
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and associated programme obligations would be advantageous
• APM Project Planning and Controls qualification, or equivalent, would be beneficial
• Professional membership of APM, CIOB or a similar institution would be advantageous