Construction Planner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Exposure to varied commercial, refurb,

High-profile projects

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Construction Planner to support delivery of fit-out, refurbishment and commercial projects across Yorkshire. You will produce detailed programmes from tender through to completion, and work with site teams to monitor progress in a busy contractor environment.

The role covers planning for projects in commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sector spaces, with strong emphasis on sequencing, resource planning and stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning, project coordination or site management.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, delivery and programme management.
• Experience using planning software such as Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site, commercial and pre-construction teams.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to project delivery.
• Previous experience with a main contractor or specialist fit-out contractor.
• Site-based supervisory or planning experience.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contract environments.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Teams to monitor progress.
• Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing short-term and long-term project programmes.
• Monitoring project performance against key milestones.
• Supporting tender submissions with construction programmes and sequencing plans.
• Assisting with resource planning and allocation.
• Producing progress reports and programme updates for stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings as required.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asta Powerproject

Primavera

Job description

Location: West Yorkshire or South Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

A growing construction contractor is looking to appoint a Construction Planner to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment and commercial construction projects across Yorkshire and the wider region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a business that delivers projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sector environments.

You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams to develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

The Role

• Producing detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Teams to monitor progress.
• Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing short-term and long-term project programmes.
• Monitoring project performance against key milestones.
• Supporting tender submissions with construction programmes and sequencing plans.
• Assisting with resource planning and allocation.
• Producing progress reports and programme updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings as required.

About You

We’re keen to speak with individuals who have experience within construction planning, project coordination or site management and are looking to further their career within a busy construction environment.

You should possess:

• Experience within the construction industry, ideally covering fit-out, refurbishment or commercial building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project delivery and programme management.
• Experience using planning software such as Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject or Primavera.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site, commercial and pre-construction teams.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and driven approach to project delivery.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor or specialist fit-out contractor.
• Site-based experience in a supervisory, management or planning capacity.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contract environments.

What’s On Offer?

• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Exposure to a varied range of high-profile commercial, refurbishment and fit-out projects

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a healthy pipeline of work and an excellent reputation for delivering quality projects across the region. You’ll be given the autonomy to make a genuine impact while working alongside experienced construction professionals on a range of interesting and challenging schemes.