Construction Planner - Hybrid, Defence Projects

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Overseas project visits

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual parking permit

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Construction Planner near Chichester to take ownership of project programmes across diverse schemes. You will work with project managers, pre-construction teams and senior leadership, contributing to live delivery and tender planning within the UK and overseas.

The role offers a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team environment, long-term career development, and hybrid working with time split between the Chichester office and project sites.

Qualifications

• Previous planning experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and logic-linked baselines.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and programme obligations.
• UK security clearance eligible (SC or DV).
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update construction programmes for allocated projects.
• Develop baselines, supporting narratives and revised schedules with project teams.
• Monitor progress against programmes, identify delays and milestones.
• Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and forecasts.
• Support tender programmes, sequencing and bid submissions.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend programme reviews and maintain records to ensure reporting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Reporting skills

Education

APM Project Planning & Controls qualification

APM/CIOB membership or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Construction Planner near Chichester to take ownership of project programmes across diverse schemes. You will work with project managers, pre-construction teams and senior leadership, contributing to live delivery and tender planning within the UK and overseas.

The role offers a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team environment, long-term career development, and hybrid working with time split between the Chichester office and project sites.