Construction Planner

People 3 Construction; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction firm as a Planner, where you'll manage high-profile projects across diverse sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career within a supportive team, focusing on project controls, risk management, and mentoring other planners. You'll be at the forefront of integrating design and procurement elements, ensuring the successful completion of projects with minimal supervision. With a commitment to employee development and a competitive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

26 Days Holiday

Learning and Development Opportunities

Travel Coverage

Family Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in large-budget construction projects, particularly in Healthcare and Education.
• Strong organizational skills in project planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage project progress and report on key performance indicators.
• Produce tender programmes and logistic plans for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Critical Path Analysis

Earned Value Analysis

Resource Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planner located in the east of England to join our Tier 1 construction client, focusing on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

Responsibilities as a Planner:

1. Manage and report on project progress, understanding key performance indicators, project controls, and metrics.
2. Ensure full integration of design and procurement elements of programmes with construction.
3. Produce integrated tender programmes, logistic plans, method statements, and present proposals at settlement meetings.
4. Review programme effectiveness of changes, advise on delay issues, and manage risk.
5. Support multiple projects, including live and tender projects, aiming for successful completion with minimal supervision.
6. Guide and advise other Planners.
7. Mentor and provide planning support across the business, including trainee planners.

Requirements for a Planner:

1. Experience working on large-budget construction developments or large multi-scheme projects, including Healthcare, Education, or MOJ sectors.
2. Confident communicator with experience liaising with diverse clients.
3. Familiarity with construction contracts like NEC 3 and performance measurement techniques such as Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and KPIs.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management software.
5. Ability to motivate teams to high performance.
6. Highly organized with strong skills in project planning, scheduling, and resource management.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Travel coverage to sites based on HMRC rates
• Private Medical insurance
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Strategy/Planning
• Industry: Construction