Construction Planner

Ardmore Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Planner to develop and manage construction programmes for multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in ASTA Power Project, critical path analysis, and experience with technical documentation. This position offers competitive maternity and paternity pay, generous holiday allowances, and professional growth opportunities. Join us to contribute to iconic projects across London.

Benefits

Competitive maternity, adoption & paternity pay

25+ holiday allowances with additional days for length of service

Competitive pension scheme

Generous staff referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme savings

Discounts on retailers and gyms

Qualifications

• Demonstrable years post education in relevant Planning Construction Environment.
• Proficient in producing written technical documentation.
• Knowledge of NHBC Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction programmes for multiple projects.
• Run and validate programme health check software.
• Attend Client meetings to present methodology.

Skills

ASTA Power Project

Critical path analysis

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post education in relevant Planning Construction Environment

Tools

Construction Contracts knowledge

ASTA BIM

Job description

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Old War Office restoration and the Greenwich Peninsula.

We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!

Main Responsibilities

• Develop construction programmes for multiple projects in liaison with Project / Construction Managers.
• Produce a fully logically linked programme from procurement inclusive of design, approvals, lead in periods, construction activities both Build and MEP; including short term programmes, look ahead programmes, trade or sub-contractor programmes, recovery programmes and design programmes.
• Assist in production of the progress trackers, liaising with the project’s construction managers. Produce / input into the internal planners’ reporting pack for the monthly commercial meeting which includes rescheduling, drop line and progressed items with percentage of completion.
• Attend Client meetings along with the site team and demonstrate presentation skills (including visual presentation) to inform the Client’s team of methodology and logistics.
• Run, interrogate and mitigate / correct the programme health check software to validate programme robustness, logical links, negative float and other programme specifics deemed necessary.

We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable years post education in relevant Planning Construction Environment
• Competent in ASTA Power Project working with calendars and critical path analysis.
• Experience of producing written technical documentation. Knowledge of NHBC Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to produce trackers, reports, sequences and presentations.
• Knowledge of Various forms of Construction Contracts Knowledge of ASTA BIM

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level)

• Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered) – Dependent on role level
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary) Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

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