Construction Planner

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Slough is seeking a Construction Planner with a minimum of 5 years of UK experience. The role involves developing and maintaining construction schedules, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring timely project delivery. Candidates should possess strong organizational and planning skills and proficiency in project planning software.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in construction planning.
• Proficient with planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for projects.
• Monitor project progress and report on risks.
• Support pre-construction planning with baseline programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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• Minimum 5 years UK experience needed, London based with strong planning expertise, on-site experience and a solid understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles. Highly organized to play a key role in developing, monitoring, and updating construction project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for complex projects using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, milestones, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and reporting on any delays or risks.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the overall program.
• Prepare and present progress reports, schedule updates and look-ahead programs for project meetings.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather real-time progress data and incorporate it into the master schedule.
• Support pre-construction planning, including preparing baseline programs.
• Ensure planning and programming activities comply with project specifications.
• Perform critical path analysis and suggest mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Contribute to progress reporting, risk management, and forecasting.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, preferably with exposure to large-scale or complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in project planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Site-based planning experience is highly desirable.