Construction Planner

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Construction Planner to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This role involves overseeing the planning function for various prestigious projects, including healthcare and education. You will be responsible for producing detailed project programmes, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborating with teams to optimize project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant developments while enhancing your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction planning and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with Asta Powerproject or similar planning software is essential.
• Relevant driving licence is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Produce linked Project Programme for Site, Tender or Pre-qualification purposes.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure organized planning and execution.
• Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings.

Skills

Project Planning

Critical Path Analysis

Risk Management

Collaboration

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Relevant Degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Construction Planner - Devon

A regional contractor who has a multitude of schemes across the region is looking to appoint an aspiring or experienced planner to join their expanding team for a range of exciting and prestigious schemes. Works include Healthcare, Local Authority, Education, and Leisure.

As the planner, you will be responsible for the planning function on medium, large, or complex tenders and sites involving detailed analysis of large volumes of information ensuring that the optimum sequence to deliver the project is reflected in the programme.

Responsibilities:

1. Produce fully linked Project Programme for Site, Tender or Pre-qualification purposes to identify critical path, float, risk and opportunity.
2. Ensure full consideration is given to all restrictions including client and third party approvals and is produced with pre-construction, design and procurement programmes as required.
3. Collaborate with other company staff to ensure that works are planned and organised.
4. Compile prelim books for adjudication.
5. Ensure client reporting requirements are always met.
6. Independently assess progress against programmes and report findings.
7. Develop the Programme and supporting documents in line with the form of Contract.
8. Prepare cause and effect programmes and narrative to assess impact on the Programme.
9. Work with the commercial team to ensure effective management of Total Costs.
10. Understand business need for positive cash flow and plan works accordingly.
11. Ensure that the site Health Safety and Environmental Plans are in line with HSE legislation and review their potential impact upon work sequencing.

For this position, experience using Asta Powerproject or relevant software as well as a relevant driving licence is required. If you would like to discuss, please do call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.