Construction Planner - Main Contractor

Approach Personnel Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Planner to join their team in Belfast on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in new build construction projects across various sectors and proficiency in planning software like ASTA PowerProject and Primavera. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 and additional benefits including private medical care and career development.

Benefits

Competitive financial package

Private medical care

Continued training

Private pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC contracts and various construction types.
• Excellent working knowledge of planning software.
• MCIOB qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid and project planning strategic plan.
• Assist in preparation of method statements.
• Deliver and maintain project programmes.
• Monitor progress and produce internal and external reports.

Skills

Experience on new build construction projects

Knowledge of ASTA PowerProject

Knowledge of Primavera

Education

HNC/Degree in a construction related subject

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Construction Planner with a background working on a variety of construction-based projects? Are you proficient in using planning software such as ASTA Powerproject or Primavera?

About the role

Approach Personnel are partnered with an industry-leading Main Contractor who are looking for a Construction Planner to join them on a permanent basis, based out of Belfast. As a Construction Planner, you will contribute to the overall planning process and provide a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive financial package with basic salary up to £60,000
• Private medical care
• Continued training with further career development
• Private pension scheme

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience on live projects and different forms of construction and types of contracts including NEC contracts
• MUST HAVE experience working on new build construction projects in sectors such as Education, Healthcare, High Rise or Commercial
• Excellent working knowledge of Planning software such as ASTA PowerProject and Primavera
• MCIOB is desirable, but not needed
• Ideally, a HNC/Degree qualification in a construction related subject or trade qualification

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning / programming strategic plan
• Assist the management team in preparation of method statements to meet the needs of the project
• Manage the delivery and maintenance of all associated programmes as required by the bid and project planning and programming strategic plan — including the Master Integrated Programme covering Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Handover Programmes
• Contribute towards the monitoring of progress and production of all internal and external progress reports for completion and delivery to the bid & project leadership teams, clients and other parties in a timely and professional manner
• Input and implementation of the project risk and opportunity management plan
• Contribute towards the preparation and distribution of site organisation and logistics plans, including plant utilisation and programme requirements, ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the plan and their responsibilities
• Ensure contractual and change management programme-related aspects are fully complied with, including preparation of any time entitlement documentation

If this is you, why not apply now?