Construction Planner

Bimplus; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Long-term career progression

Major project exposure

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to lead the development and management of the master construction programme for a flagship £90m development in the South Wales region. You will collaborate with the Project Director, site teams, and client representatives to drive project controls and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining detailed programmes, monitoring progress, and producing recovery plans when needed, with a focus on safe, efficient execution and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner on major construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject (Primavera P6 experience also considered).
• Experience delivering projects valued at £50m+.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Relevant construction qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce, develop and maintain detailed construction programmes.
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate programme reporting.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively mitigate programme risks.
• Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and design teams.
• Lead programme review meetings with internal teams and the client.
• Prepare delay analysis, programme updates and recovery plans where required.
• Support project planning from mobilisation through to completion.

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Construction planning

Critical path

Education

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Construction Planner | South Wales | Major £90m Construction Project | Excellent Salary + Package

A leading and highly respected main contractor is preparing to commence a landmark £90 million construction scheme in South Wales, with works due to start imminently.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Construction Planner to play a pivotal role on one of the region's most significant projects. Working alongside the Project Director and senior operational team, you'll take ownership of programme development, planning strategy and project controls from pre-construction through to successful completion.

The Role

As Construction Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the master construction programme, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. You'll work closely with site teams, commercial, design and client representatives to identify opportunities, manage programme risks and drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, develop and maintain detailed construction programmes
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate programme reporting
• Identify critical path activities and proactively mitigate programme risks
• Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and design teams
• Lead programme review meetings with internal teams and the client
• Prepare delay analysis, programme updates and recovery plans where required
• Support project planning from mobilisation through to completion

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Construction Planner on major construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject (Primavera P6 experience also considered)
• Experience delivering projects valued at £50m+
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret construction methodologies and sequencing
• Relevant construction qualification

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship £90m development
• Long-term career progression with a respected main contractor
• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Stable pipeline of major projects across Wales and the South West

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation