Construction Planner

Fawkes and Reece (West) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Main Contractor in the Cardiff area is seeking an experienced Planner to oversee large-scale industrial and distribution projects. This office-based role allows for some home working and requires regular travel across South Wales for site meetings. Candidates should have proven experience on significant construction projects, relevant planning qualifications, and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 alongside an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Positive working environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering large industrial/distribution projects over £25m.
• Experience working on live sites from contract award stage.
• Previous site-based experience as a Planner or similar advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Update on programme and progress.
• Manage related costs and design changes.
• Attend site and client meetings.

Skills

Planning software

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction or related discipline

Relevant planning or construction qualification

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a multi-award-winning Main Contractor delivering projects across the Construction, Retail, and Fit-Out sectors throughout the UK.

This is an office-based role in the Cardiff area, with some flexibility for home working. The role will also require regular travel across South Wales to attend site, progress, planning, and stakeholder meetings.

The Role

You will be working on large-scale industrial, storage, and distribution projects, playing a key role from contract award stage through delivery on live sites. Attendance at site and client meetings will be expected, where you will provide updates on:

• Programme and progress
• Related costs
• Design changes
• Planning application progress

Essential Requirement

You must have previous experience delivering large “shed” projects (industrial / distribution units) with values in excess of £25m.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Proven experience on large new-build construction projects, including major industrial “shed” schemes
• Recognised, relevant planning or construction qualification
• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction or a related discipline - desirable
• Experience working on live sites from contract award stage
• Previous site-based experience as a Planner or similar - advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of planning software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject, or similar
• Tender planning experience - desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Must be within commutable distance of Cardiff
• Willingness to travel across South Wales as required

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a highly respected Main Contractor
• Salary £50,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Outstanding reputation for staff retention and a genuinely positive working environment

How to Apply

To apply, please forward your CV to Hazel Baron via this advert